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WU02 XVE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,697 mi
Last recorded87,697 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XVE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre split on the inner side wall

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,695 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades are split

nearside rear tyre split on the inner side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,510 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,257 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,256 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,728 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 17 Sep 2008 51,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,353 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,804 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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WU02 XVE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WU02 XVE, 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 WU02 XVE registered?

WU02 XVE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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