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WP52 FTE

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

124,776 mi
Last recorded124,776 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 FTE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,776 miles

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

inner sills susp rear shocker corroded both trac rod end damp

Fail 4 Nov 2025 124,763 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

inner sills susp rear shocker corroded both trac rod end damp

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,721 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2024 122,721 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2023 121,418 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2023 121,418 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,125 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 120,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 107,182 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 2 May 2018 106,515 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 28 Apr 2018 106,502 miles

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

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,861 miles

SILL KIT FITTED

SMALL BLOW CENTER AND REAR BOX

Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

SILL KIT FITTED

SMALL BLOW CENTER AND REAR BOX

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill kit fitted

Pass 3 May 2014 87,559 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 87,473 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 78,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 May 2012 78,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,641 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,444 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,444 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,696 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,529 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

engine coolent low

outer sill cover nearside insecure

park brake high

Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,510 miles

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

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

park brake high

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

engine coolent low

outer sill cover nearside insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,438 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in wiper arms

Some play in both front seats

Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in wiper arms

Some play in both front seats

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,023 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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WP52 FTE is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 WP52 FTE, 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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WP52 FTE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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