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WJ52 CUW

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,820 mi
Last recorded119,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 CUW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,820 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 119,815 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,875 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 109,874 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 101,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,788 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,663 miles

bothy rear tyres perrished

incorrect door mirrors fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,374 miles

blue light fitted to behind front bumper grill !

Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

blue light fitted to behind front bumper grill !

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,750 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,718 miles

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 CUW is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ52 CUW, 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 WJ52 CUW registered?

WJ52 CUW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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