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AX51 EWH

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EWH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 87,498 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 May 2012 84,848 miles

engine management light on

n/s mirror condition

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edge

security of handbrake lever

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 24 May 2012 84,848 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light on

n/s mirror condition

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edge

security of handbrake lever

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 27 May 2011 81,721 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2011 81,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,850 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 78,850 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2009 74,412 miles

rear indicators fading

Pass 19 May 2008 75,579 miles

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

nearside front abs gear broken

Fail 19 May 2008 75,579 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front abs gear broken

Pass 16 May 2007 66,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,836 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 58,509 miles

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

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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AX51 EWH is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX51 EWH, 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 AX51 EWH registered?

AX51 EWH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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