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BX02 VWU

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,663 mi
Last recorded87,663 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VWU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,979 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,730 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,189 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2011 71,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2007 33,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,103 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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BX02 VWU is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX02 VWU, 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 BX02 VWU registered?

BX02 VWU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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