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VK52 AHA

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 AHA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 93,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped/low

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm

mil on

Fail 10 May 2018 93,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped/low

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm

drivers outer door handle sticky

mil on

Pass 12 May 2017 84,497 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 10 May 2017 84,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Management Light On

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 76,024 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn/damaged sidewall

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged

Fail 12 May 2016 76,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine light on

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

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn/damaged sidewall

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,611 miles

Engine "check" light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,611 miles

Engine "check" light on

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,676 miles

Front brake discs starting to rust

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,027 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,373 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,413 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006

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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VK52 AHA is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK52 AHA, 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 VK52 AHA registered?

VK52 AHA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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