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VX52 VNY

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,900 mi
Last recorded168,900 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 VNY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 168,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 168,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 167,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 164,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre perishing, not exposing cords ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen cracked through Zone 'A', not obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Sep 2016 164,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre perishing, not exposing cords ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen cracked through Zone 'A', not obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Aug 2015 158,591 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 149,188 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 138,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 129,665 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall and wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 31 May 2012 129,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres different size to rear tyres

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall and wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 118,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 111,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 107,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f foglamp broken.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,435 miles

both rear tyres starting to become out of shape

Fail 10 Jan 2008 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres starting to become out of shape

engine took 1.5ltrs of oil before test could start

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,795 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,790 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,962 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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VX52 VNY is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX52 VNY, 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 VX52 VNY registered?

VX52 VNY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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