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AY52 LYK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LYK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,017 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres smooth on inner edge advise wheel alignment

front wiper blades splitting on ends

fuel lines corroded near tank

rear quarter panel and light unit damaged.No sharp edges and lights emit correct colour.

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Jan 2013 112,017 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres smooth on inner edge advise wheel alignment

front wiper blades splitting on ends

fuel lines corroded near tank

rear quarter panel and light unit damaged.No sharp edges and lights emit correct colour.

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 103,334 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,504 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)

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2010 82,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,510 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 44,510 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LYK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYK, 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 LYK registered?

AY52 LYK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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