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WX52 VUV

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,252 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,232 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 73,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,453 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,820 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake is binding slightly and brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,456 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly and brake pads are getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,996 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 46,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,893 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 VUV is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

WX52 VUV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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