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BT51 YKF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YKF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,079 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,088 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,580 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,160 miles

Please note there is light corrsion showing to steel pipe off streeing rack

Fail 17 Jan 2013 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Please note there is light corrsion showing to steel pipe off streeing rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,453 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,098 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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BT51 YKF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT51 YKF, 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 BT51 YKF registered?

BT51 YKF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BT51 YKF safe to buy?

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