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AE52 OFD

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,082 mi
Last recorded80,082 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OFD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,082 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,633 miles

Nearside Front battery insecure but not likely to fall over or short out

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front battery insecure but not likely to fall over or short out

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,227 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,344 miles

o/s/ rear tyre in poor condition / walls cracked /

Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,343 miles

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

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

o/s/ rear tyre in poor condition / walls cracked /

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear tyres perishing and nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

battry warning lamp on

car been laid up underside of car surface rust present

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,943 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,504 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,556 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 13,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OFD is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc 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 AE52 OFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 OFD registered?

AE52 OFD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is AE52 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OFD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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