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YC52 VKZ

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,320 mi
Last recorded113,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 VKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 113,295 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Quadrant (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,203 miles

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

hi vis brake light not working

Pass 28 May 2012 78,185 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear brake disc's

exhaust bracket snapped but not insecure

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 28 May 2012 78,185 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear brake disc's

exhaust bracket snapped but not insecure

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,732 miles

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

Coolant leaking, suspect water pump

Only half of the nearside washer jet working

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,408 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

the soffside front constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seapage of grease around its mounting point

Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 44,163 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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YC52 VKZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKZ, 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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YC52 VKZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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