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WA02 TZM

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 TZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,979 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 960,020 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,223 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,297 miles

front exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre gettimg low

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,978 miles

drivers seat tilt not working

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,648 miles

Engine noise present, Handbrake lever travel long, Alternater belt deteriorating, Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,648 miles

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

Engine noise present, Handbrake lever travel long, Alternater belt deteriorating, Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,656 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,656 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,348 miles

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

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

Recommend wheel alignment

TYRE SIZE: 205/45/17 W

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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WA02 TZM is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WA02 TZM, 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 WA02 TZM registered?

WA02 TZM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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