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YA02 GHS

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,939 mi
Last recorded58,939 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 GHS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,939 miles

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

coolant level low tank cap missing

drivers seat base loose

Fail 28 Feb 2017 58,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

coolant level low tank cap missing

drivers seat base loose

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,320 miles

eml

Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding and visible signs of heat damage (3.7.B.1)

eml

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,426 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,426 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,362 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake calliper lazy

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,555 miles

front pads are low

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 26 Feb 2011 28,555 miles

front pads are low

spare tyre low pressure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,105 miles

Exhaust rear box and middle pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,332 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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YA02 GHS is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA02 GHS, 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 YA02 GHS registered?

YA02 GHS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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