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BU52 EXF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EXF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cv boots starting to perish

front brake app near limit

Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cv boots starting to perish

front brake app near limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,488 miles

all springs corroded

front tyres slight wear inner edge (raised tread)

n/s and o/s c.v boots perished

slight seepage around steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,990 miles

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

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

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

removed holder from windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,990 miles

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)

removed holder from windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,591 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

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 EXF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

BU52 EXF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BU52 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EXF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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