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VX52 ZPG

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,764 mi
Last recorded99,764 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 ZPG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 99,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,610 miles

tyre size different front to rear

Fail 11 May 2016 89,591 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

tyre size different front to rear

Pass 20 May 2015 78,640 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Clutch requires attention.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow from front flexible section.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 20 May 2015 78,640 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Clutch requires attention.

Coolant leak

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow from front flexible section.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre size different front to rear.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 22 May 2014 67,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2014 67,081 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,586 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,251 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 37,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 37,393 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZPG is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG registered?

VX52 ZPG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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