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WF52 LUB

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,629 mi
Last recorded143,629 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 LUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 143,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,565 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 139,525 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

little travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Feb 2024 134,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,966 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake back plates in poor condition

vehicle has been stood

Pass 14 May 2021 121,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 121,788 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 98,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,892 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 73,437 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,620 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills .Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,729 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,729 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,121 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,588 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 16,342 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,342 miles

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

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 LUB is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF52 LUB registered?

WF52 LUB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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