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WA52 DTF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,762 mi
Last recorded57,762 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 DTF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 153,232 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 53,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 45,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,065 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,725 miles

ADV OSF SEAT TILT FAULTY

ADV REAR EXHUST CORRODED

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

ADVISE REAR TYRES FETHEREDON INNER EDGES 4-2MM

Fail 4 Sep 2012 38,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ADV OSF SEAT TILT FAULTY

ADV REAR EXHUST CORRODED

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

ADVISE REAR TYRES FETHEREDON INNER EDGES 4-2MM

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,550 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 30,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,937 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,450 miles

rear wiper inop

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,663 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear washer inop

rear wiper split

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 20,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

reverse lamps inop

steering belt heavily split

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,540 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 16,540 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

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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WA52 DTF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA52 DTF, 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 WA52 DTF registered?

WA52 DTF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is WA52 DTF safe to buy?

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