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AE52 OED

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OED
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

coolant on min

rear seats folded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,249 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ECU engine light on

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 96,327 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,801 miles

exhaust rear box showing signs of corrosion

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 25 May 2012 85,610 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 85,610 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2011 74,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,335 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 65,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,254 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 50,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 47,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 47,710 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 34,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 34,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AE52 OED is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE52 OED, 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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AE52 OED is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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