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WX52 XTD

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,880 mi
Last recorded74,880 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,284 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads and discs worn

rear reg plate cracked

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,284 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads and discs worn

rear reg plate cracked

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2011 44,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage o/s rear sill

exhaust corroded

outer cv boots age cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,113 miles

damage o/s rear sill

exhaust corroded

outer cv boots age cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,277 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine noisey

some corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine noisey

some corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,809 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,175 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 XTD is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WX52 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

WX52 XTD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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