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WK02 PXW

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,940 mi
Last recorded57,940 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 PXW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 149,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 149,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 137,199 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 137,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 132,401 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2013 132,401 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,985 miles

N/S/F door mirror broken

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 123,985 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F door mirror broken

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 116,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 116,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 111,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,293 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 97,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WK02 PXW is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK02 PXW, 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 WK02 PXW registered?

WK02 PXW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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