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AY52 FOH

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FOH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,517 miles

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

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

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

battery is loose in holder but not likely to short.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 106,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

battery is loose in holder but not likely to short.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,358 miles

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

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

battery is loose in holder

n/s/r tyre has started to perrish and crack

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 102,358 miles

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

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

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

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

battery is loose in holder

n/s/r tyre has started to perrish and crack

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,610 miles

front exhaust flexible joint worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,605 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexible joint worn

Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,027 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,956 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

front shocks weak..

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,047 miles

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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AY52 FOH is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY52 FOH, 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 AY52 FOH registered?

AY52 FOH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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