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KCZ 5862

2002 MG Zr+

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zr+46,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 5862
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 71,428 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

cv boots perished

front strut top bushes slight play

handbrake travel

oil leak gearbox

rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Fail 6 May 2009 71,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

cv boots perished

front strut top bushes slight play

handbrake travel

oil leak gearbox

rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

suspension bushes perished

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,369 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,369 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,571 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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KCZ 5862 is a 2002 MG Zr+ in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KCZ 5862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCZ 5862 registered?

KCZ 5862 is a 2002 MG Zr+, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is KCZ 5862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCZ 5862 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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