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YB52 EXF

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 EXF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,945 miles

child seats fitted so unable to check full workings of rear seat belts

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,281 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,368 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 62,704 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 62,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front reg plate deteriorating o/s/f door card insecure and binding in doorway

Fail 10 Nov 2007 54,855 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,855 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,054 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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YB52 EXF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB52 EXF, 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 YB52 EXF registered?

YB52 EXF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is YB52 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 EXF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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