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WX52 OGZ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,057 mi
Last recorded78,057 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 OGZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,057 miles

front & rear exhaust in poor condition

sill covers & body kit fitted

surface corrosion on inner sills & suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2017 78,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket is missing

Front windscreen has scratches on drivers side

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has slight perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Plastic outer sill covers are fitted, not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,725 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking and o/s rear inner sidewall has small cut not deep enough for cords to be exposed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and where centre joins rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear of both outer sills going rusty also outer sill covers fitted

Scratches on windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,306 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing

Outer sill covers fitted

Scratches on windscreen

Slight play in o/s steering rack end

Small cuts in n/s rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2015 75,306 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer sill covers fitted

Scratches on windscreen

Slight play in o/s steering rack end

Small cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,504 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Front exhaust flexible section is worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Scratching on front windsceen.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 72,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Front exhaust flexible section is worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Scratching on front windsceen.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,107 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in o/s rear tyre

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

Scratches on windscreen

o/s front tyre on wear limit

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,107 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Scratches on windscreen

o/s front tyre on wear limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen has scratches but do not restrict drivers view.

O/s front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen has scratches but do not restrict drivers view.

O/s front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,939 miles

Damage on o/s/f outer tyre sidewall.

Plastic sill covers are fitted on outer sills.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 60,939 miles

Damage on o/s/f outer tyre sidewall.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers are fitted on outer sills.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,447 miles

Damage on side wall of o/s/f tyre.

Footbrake pedal rubber is worn.

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

Ring scratches on front windscreen.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,447 miles

Damage on side wall of o/s/f tyre.

Footbrake pedal rubber is worn.

Ring scratches on front windscreen.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,727 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,850 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,709 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,878 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 OGZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

WX52 OGZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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