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BU52 ZBR

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZBR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,529 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 74,329 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,252 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 39,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 39,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 33,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,894 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,982 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,958 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 11,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZBR is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

BU52 ZBR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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