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BX52 PPK

2002 MG Zr

Orange Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,806 mi
Last recorded135,806 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 PPK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 135,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 111,858 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blade splitting.

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,858 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blade splitting.

travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 89,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil filler cap missing allowing oil to spray on to bonnet sound deadening

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,685 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,140 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,616 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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BX52 PPK is a 2002 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX52 PPK, 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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BX52 PPK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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