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AY52 HFC

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,887 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 99,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,219 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside repeater lamp cover missing

power steering pump belt deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 96,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,736 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy oil leaks

long hand brake travel

oil contamination on exhaust manafold

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,731 miles

heavy oil leaks

long hand brake travel

oil contamination on exhaust manafold

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,448 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,833 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 82,833 miles

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%

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,285 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,029 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,566 miles

rear tyres low

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 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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