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YC02 XUU

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 XUU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 113,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2017 11,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 26 May 2016 108,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 102,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 95,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 95,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 25 May 2013 91,396 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 91,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 84,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 84,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,270 miles

exhaust noisy

sreew in n/s front tyre

steering rack damp

Fail 9 May 2011 79,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust noisy

sreew in n/s front tyre

steering rack damp

Pass 21 May 2010 71,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 71,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 May 2009 66,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 66,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 57,963 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,408 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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YC02 XUU is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YC02 XUU, 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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YC02 XUU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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