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WU51 VDJ

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,486 mi
Last recorded139,486 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VDJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16w and worn very close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16w and worn very close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,031 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 120,019 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,044 miles

Beam benders fitted to front headlights.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,132 miles

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

slight perishing rear tyres

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,132 miles

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

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

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 1 May 2012 81,726 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre slight perishing

rear exhaust repaired with exhaust bandage not blowing on insucure

slight play n/s/f balljoint

Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre slight perishing

rear exhaust repaired with exhaust bandage not blowing on insucure

slight play n/s/f balljoint

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,209 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,651 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,964 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,978 miles

n/s/r tyre staring to crack and perish

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,752 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)

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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WU51 VDJ 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 WU51 VDJ, 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 WU51 VDJ registered?

WU51 VDJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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