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BV52 ZXF

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZXF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 77,636 miles

brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,922 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

front flexible exhaust deterioated

oil leak from transmission area

side skirts fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,597 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,597 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

note; 2 x door vehicle....both front seat backs will not release....

Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

note; 2 x door vehicle....both front seat backs will not release....

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,259 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 41,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,820 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BV52 ZXF is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV52 ZXF, 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 BV52 ZXF registered?

BV52 ZXF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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