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BN52 ZYS

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZYS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,006 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,808 miles

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

oil/leaking/under

Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,807 miles

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

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

oil/leaking/under

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,523 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,523 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,897 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 62,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,521 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 46,353 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking on edges

n/s/f wiper blade split but does not smear

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 18,041 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 ZYS is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZYS, 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 BN52 ZYS registered?

BN52 ZYS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 ZYS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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