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VX52 VOK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 VOK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,483 miles

EML light on

Rear wipr arm missing

Fail 22 Jun 2013 109,482 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on

Rear wipr arm missing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 95,229 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,980 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3 Nails in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,972 miles

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

Engine management light indicates there is a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2011 73,968 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine management light indicates there is a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 62,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 62,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,218 miles

boot central locking inop

boot hard to close

nearside front wiper arm hitting bonnet

rear wiper blade split

slight gearbox oil leak from around speedo drive housing

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 VOK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VX52 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

VX52 VOK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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