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BU52 EXE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,146 mi
Last recorded97,146 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EXE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,146 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 97,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake requirements only just met 18%

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,447 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,359 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,109 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,109 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,225 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,710 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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BU52 EXE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BU52 EXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 EXE registered?

BU52 EXE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BU52 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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