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YB02 YXZ

2002 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YXZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/s Front Seat Tilt Inop

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 95,052 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s And N/s Rear Outer Sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s And N/s Front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/s Front Seat Tilt Inop

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 91,612 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 Dec 2016 91,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,215 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,215 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,035 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,903 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,611 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise air bag light on

advise engine under tray insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,565 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,656 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight wear brake and clutch pedals anti slip pads

Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight wear brake and clutch pedals anti slip pads

Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,559 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Oct 2007 27,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,650 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 19,634 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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YB02 YXZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YB02 YXZ, 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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YB02 YXZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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