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WX52 XTL

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XTL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,450 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

exhaust rubbing on axle

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,316 miles

exhaust fowling rear axle

Fail 10 Nov 2014 117,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust fowling rear axle

Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,959 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2012 99,425 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,981 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 87,550 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,052 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS MINOR SIDEWALL DAMAGE

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED WITH SOME MINOR DAMAGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD

Fail 8 Oct 2009 79,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE HAS MINOR SIDEWALL DAMAGE

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED WITH SOME MINOR DAMAGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,871 miles

Both number plates poor

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,479 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 44,479 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XTL is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

WX52 XTL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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