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VK52 JTX

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,482 mi
Last recorded142,482 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 JTX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 142,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 133,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,950 miles

n/s. outer plastic cover sill loose.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,277 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 10,194 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,646 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 91,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,950 miles

Handbrake lever mechanism feels loose

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,772 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,772 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,299 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 26,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 16,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,050 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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VK52 JTX is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK52 JTX, 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 VK52 JTX registered?

VK52 JTX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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