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AX51 JXA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,713 mi
Last recorded121,713 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,713 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 27 Aug 2013 116,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Wing Has Damage But No Sharp Objects

Oofside Rear Tyre Going Out Of Shape

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 116,024 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Wing Has Damage But No Sharp Objects

Oofside Rear Tyre Going Out Of Shape

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 107,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated and blowing slightly

o/s/r tyre perished slightly

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Aug 2012 107,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated and blowing slightly

o/s/r tyre perished slightly

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 85,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,210 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 75,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,876 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,542 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,338 miles

chunks missing out of offside front tyre side wall

Fail 27 Feb 2006 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chunks missing out of offside front tyre side wall

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 JXA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JXA, 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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AX51 JXA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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