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WU52 CEK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 CEK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,424 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

exhaust noisey

o/s/f disc marked

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2013 103,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

exhaust noisey

o/s/f disc marked

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,689 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ex noisey

o/s/r tyre inner & outer edges wearing low

skirts fitted to outer sills

srs light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 97,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ex noisey

o/s/r tyre inner & outer edges wearing low

skirts fitted to outer sills

srs light on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,073 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Fail 20 Dec 2011 92,073 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,876 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2010 81,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,657 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,112 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,985 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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WU52 CEK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU52 CEK, 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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WU52 CEK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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