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WU02 XUR

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,093 mi
Last recorded70,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XUR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,822 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v boots are perished/small cracks in boots

Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,822 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v boots are perished/small cracks in boots

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper not clearing screen

oil level low

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,802 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper not clearing screen

oil level low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,300 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres treads down to 0.5mm inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,300 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres treads down to 0.5mm inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v gaitor is perished/cracking

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,402 miles

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

Oil leak

oil cooler pipes are rotted

power steering/aux drive belt cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,851 miles

battery insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,851 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,018 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,432 miles

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

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

lots of small deep cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,561 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 43,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

cracks in fead belt which drive's brake vaccum pump

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,909 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 13 Oct 2005 33,909 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WU02 XUR is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU02 XUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 XUR registered?

WU02 XUR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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