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WJ52 AUH

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 AUH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 92,289 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 92,289 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,657 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, damaged on tread and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, damaged on tread and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, damaged on tread and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, damaged on tread and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,746 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,475 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Floor damaged front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored and discoloured from heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 89,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Floor damaged front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored and discoloured from heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,097 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,763 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,663 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,884 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Centre stop lamp is not working

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,884 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Centre stop lamp is not working

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,537 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,511 miles

Fuel tank & exhaust dented

Slight play in off side steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Fuel tank & exhaust dented

Slight play in off side steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,150 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 42,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 37,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 26,548 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,548 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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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WJ52 AUH is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WJ52 AUH, 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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WJ52 AUH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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