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BN02 FXD

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 FXD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 118,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 118,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,279 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 114,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brakepedal rubber getting worn

front tryes wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Apr 2007 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front bumper skirt broken

Pass 3 Apr 2007 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front bumper skirt broken

Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,246 miles

Airbag warning light on - passenger airbag not secure

Battery insecure

Both front tyres tread getting low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Signs of front end accident damage

Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,246 miles

Airbag warning light on - passenger airbag not secure

Battery insecure

Both front tyres tread getting low

Signs of front end accident damage

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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BN02 FXD is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN02 FXD, 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.

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What year was BN02 FXD registered?

BN02 FXD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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