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WP52 FTJ

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,973 mi
Last recorded27,973 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 FTJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 27,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 27,973 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 25,914 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 25,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,651 miles

oil leaking from gearbox area

Fail 9 Dec 2016 23,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaking from gearbox area

Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 19,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 18,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 13,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,624 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,656 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 7,952 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 FTJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP52 FTJ, 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 WP52 FTJ registered?

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

Is WP52 FTJ safe to buy?

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