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DE02 WXF

2002 MG Zr+

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,390 mi
Last recorded57,390 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zr+46,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WXF
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 57,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2009 56,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 43,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 43,057 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 37,890 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2006 30,245 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 30,245 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine light on

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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DE02 WXF is a 2002 MG Zr+ in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,187 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 WXF, 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 DE02 WXF registered?

DE02 WXF is a 2002 MG Zr+, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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