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BK52 XMW

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,983 mi
Last recorded33,983 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XMW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,098 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 108,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake slightly traveling

Pass 8 Nov 2007 90,778 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 90,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,702 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BK52 XMW is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK52 XMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 XMW registered?

BK52 XMW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BK52 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 XMW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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