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VK52 ZCL

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 ZCL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,125 miles

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

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S rear side light has 9 of 21 LED's out

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,788 miles

handbrake could do with adjusting

oil leak

staining on radiator

Fail 5 Jan 2011 67,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

oil leak

staining on radiator

Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,245 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 61,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s gearbox oil seal leaking

o/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 28,142 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 ZCL is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK52 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

VK52 ZCL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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