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DK52 UBY

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,337 mi
Last recorded116,337 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 UBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,337 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,492 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,565 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 96,565 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,189 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 86,189 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ADVISE EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,996 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,320 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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DK52 UBY is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK52 UBY, 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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DK52 UBY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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