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BJ02 YUC

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,953 mi
Last recorded96,953 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YUC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet safty catch siezed

brake fluid at half way level

engine oil level was low

front n/s wiper in poor condition

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet safty catch siezed

brake fluid at half way level

engine oil level was low

front n/s wiper in poor condition

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,723 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,723 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

baffels gone in rearbox

boot not opening

nsf wheel speed sensor ring broken.

osf seat not tilting

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f trye worn low on inner edge. †exhaust corroded.leaking †front brake hose metal ends sligly corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 32,306 miles

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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BJ02 YUC is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ02 YUC, 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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BJ02 YUC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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