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WX52 DKF

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 DKF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded + undersealed well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all undersealed black

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,173 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 98,155 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,136 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside corroded but not weak

Fail 17 Dec 2021 97,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside corroded but not weak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,744 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,127 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,184 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,972 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,972 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,647 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 76,843 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,837 miles

slight cracking to nearside @ offside rear tyre walls

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,967 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 62,967 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,874 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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WX52 DKF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX52 DKF, 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 WX52 DKF registered?

WX52 DKF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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