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BP02 ZWX

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,966 mi
Last recorded155,966 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZWX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 155,966 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 155,892 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 155,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 101,763 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2011 71,063 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 161,381 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 161,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,618 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 141,505 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 118,457 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 118,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,119 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 52,829 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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BP02 ZWX is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP02 ZWX, 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 BP02 ZWX registered?

BP02 ZWX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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