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YD51 FYJ

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FYJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,235 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front brake slight bind

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,233 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Oil leak from filter

Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,210 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front indicators slightly white

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked slightly

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,210 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front indicators slightly white

Fuel pipes corroded

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked slightly

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,182 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,037 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 18,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,467 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING

EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION EVIDENT

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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YD51 FYJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD51 FYJ, 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 YD51 FYJ registered?

YD51 FYJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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