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BU52 EXN

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,993 mi
Last recorded87,993 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch covered by tape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,813 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2014 52,885 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,949 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition o/s outer c.v boot

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,828 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition o/s outer c.v boot

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,324 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,918 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,684 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 EXN is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EXN, 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 BU52 EXN registered?

BU52 EXN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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