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BN52 VMA

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VMA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 141,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat back release broken

rear exhaust box deteriated

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,196 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Dec 2012 119,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,687 miles

n/s/f body has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,642 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f body has slight damage

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,891 miles

as per original test number 710820740393 dated 06/12/2010

Fail 6 Dec 2010 86,751 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

SRS light illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,169 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

air bag light stays on

center stop lamp not working

foot brake slightly spongy

seat belt pretensioners have been activated

Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,169 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light stays on

center stop lamp not working

seat belt pretensioners have been activated

Fail 19 Jul 2008 65,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 65,043 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 55,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,687 miles

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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BN52 VMA is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN52 VMA, 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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BN52 VMA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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