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AU52 NFZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 93,777 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2012 93,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,513 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant very low

nearside front reluctor ring on drive shaft split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,674 miles

OIL FILTER CORRODED.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 62,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,376 miles

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

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

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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AU52 NFZ 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 AU52 NFZ, 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 AU52 NFZ registered?

AU52 NFZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 NFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NFZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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