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WF52 JZR

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly

front exhaust rubber not connected

Fail 1 Jul 2015 129,793 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly

front exhaust rubber not connected

Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 116,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 107,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 98,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 89,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 36,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 36,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WF52 JZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Red 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 WF52 JZR, 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 WF52 JZR registered?

WF52 JZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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