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YD52 EBJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 EBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,637 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,167 miles

Both reversing lamps not working

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 11 Jan 2013 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both reversing lamps not working

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,804 miles

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

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

n/s/f hub has abs components fitted, however the vehicle does not have abs.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,495 miles

n/s/f hub fitted with an ABS sensor, however the vehicle is not fitted wuth ABS

Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,490 miles

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

n/s/f hub fitted with an ABS sensor, however the vehicle is not fitted wuth ABS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,492 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 55,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,370 miles

Both front tyres are perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,227 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 36,227 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,178 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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YD52 EBJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

YD52 EBJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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