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WJ52 FEG

2002 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,601 mi
Last recorded142,601 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 FEG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 142,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2017 142,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 132,882 miles

Front exhaust flexi loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 24 Nov 2015 132,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust flexi loose

Fail 11 Nov 2015 132,208 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front exhaust flexi loose

Pass 17 Nov 2014 121,206 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 121,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,382 miles

front tyres low on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 108,382 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 89,624 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight blow on exhaust (front flexi)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,474 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 83,474 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,646 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 78,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,787 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,708 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 38,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FEG is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FEG, 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 FEG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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