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YD52 CXT

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

42,387 mi
Last recorded42,387 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 CXT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 42,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat very slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 42,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat very slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 41,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 39,806 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 39,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 37,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 37,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,060 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 35,060 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,880 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 33,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 27,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,283 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 18,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,302 miles

nail in tyre

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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YD52 CXT is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 YD52 CXT, 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 YD52 CXT registered?

YD52 CXT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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