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YC52 UZE

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 UZE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s rear tyre cracked.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s rear tyre cracked.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,208 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,442 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,719 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,864 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,583 miles

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

slight oil leck gearbox

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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YC52 UZE is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC52 UZE, 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 YC52 UZE registered?

YC52 UZE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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