CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD52 DZM

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 DZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 120,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,874 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 109,398 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2011 102,335 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,704 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through but still secure

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat backin an upright secure position

Fail 24 Nov 2009 86,704 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing through but still secure

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat backin an upright secure position

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,590 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,492 miles

both front seat uprights wont move forward

exhaust close to handbrake cable

exhaust rubbing on body rear

exhaust rubbing on driveshaft offside

Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,004 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD52 DZM is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD52 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YD52 DZM?

You can check the full history of YD52 DZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD52 DZM registered?

YD52 DZM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is YD52 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD52 DZM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD52 DZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD52 DZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.