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WF52 YTU

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,202 mi
Last recorded65,202 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 YTU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,202 miles

O/s/r brake has previosly got hot

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,477 miles

Oil leak ()

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,073 miles

0/S/R and N/S/R tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,625 miles

Both front shocks have slightly reduced damping effect

Both rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,492 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,454 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 29,832 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,958 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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WF52 YTU is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF52 YTU, 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 WF52 YTU registered?

WF52 YTU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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