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WX52 LSF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,431 mi
Last recorded90,431 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LSF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,431 miles

Offside Front DRIVER SIDE SEAT CUSHION LOOSE ON ONE CORNER

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear fog light faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,668 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,636 miles

Front brake discs distorted.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,636 miles

Front brake discs distorted.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,624 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r slight accident damage

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,550 miles

TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK EXHAUST WILL SOON NEED REPLACING.SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B.

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 LSF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

WX52 LSF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 LSF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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