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VN02 HMX

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 HMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 106,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside tyre cracking on underside wall.

Fail 30 May 2013 106,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside tyre cracking on underside wall.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,945 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 100,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 93,634 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,764 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet wont latch down closed

Pass 8 Jul 2008 82,220 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,509 miles

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

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

front side lights appear white/blue

near side wing mirror is damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 50,306 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both rear tyres heavily perrished 3mm and side walls damaged

hand brake travel < high >

off side front tyre 2mm

oil leak

sill trims fitted

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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VN02 HMX is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN02 HMX, 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 VN02 HMX registered?

VN02 HMX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VN02 HMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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