MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lense missing (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside indicator repeater lamp lens missing
offside rear tyre deteriorated
power steering drive pump belt deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside indicator repeater lamp lens missing
offside rear tyre deteriorated
power steering drive pump belt deteriorated
both rear tyres slightly deteriorated
nearside repeater lamp cover missing
power steering pump belt deteriorated
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front shock absorbers weak
cuts and deterioration to both rear tyres
front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
front exhaust heat shield damaged
oil leaks
power steering pump drive belt deteriorated/cracking
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front shock absorbers weak
both rear brake discs corroded/pitted
cuts and deterioration to both rear tyres
front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
front exhaust heat shield damaged
oil leaks
power steering pump drive belt deteriorated/cracking
28% rear brake imbalance
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside paring brake cable chafed and damaged
nearside rear tyre deteriorated and small cuts
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
slight dampness around both front brake calipars
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28% rear brake imbalance
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside paring brake cable chafed and damaged
nearside rear tyre deteriorated and small cuts
offside rear brake effort poor
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
slight dampness around both front brake calipars
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
heavy oil leaks
long hand brake travel
oil contamination on exhaust manafold
heavy oil leaks
long hand brake travel
oil contamination on exhaust manafold
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in offside front tyre and edge worn
cuts in nearside front tyre
offside wiper blade split
power steering pump drive belt deteriorated
rear brake discs pitted
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in offside front tyre and edge worn
cuts in nearside front tyre
offside wiper blade split
power steering pump drive belt deteriorated
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake imbalance 53%
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet safty catch rusty/sticky operation
headlamp aim just in limits
offside rear seat belt poor /slow operationto wind out
oil filter casing rusting
power steering belt worn/cracking
windscreen washer aim / operation poor
rear tyres low
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 HFC is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HFC, 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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AY52 HFC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 October 2002.
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