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AY52 FOU

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,713 mi
Last recorded99,713 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FOU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 99,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,618 miles

Cooling fan is on continuously.

Emission readings were a bit erratic.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 82,618 miles

Cooling fan is on continuously.

Emission readings were a bit erratic.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 62,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,730 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 37,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FOU is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

AY52 FOU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is AY52 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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