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YE02 JKZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,497 mi
Last recorded70,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 JKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

alternator belt fraying

corrosion started in both rear brake pipes

corrosion started in sills

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped edges of tread [205/50/16v]

o/s/r tyre wearing on stepped inner edge

oil leaks

rear number plate started to deteriorate

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,497 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

alternator belt fraying

corrosion started in both rear brake pipes

corrosion started in sills

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped edges of tread [205/50/16v]

o/s/r tyre wearing on stepped inner edge

oil leaks

rear number plate started to deteriorate

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 61,083 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,438 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 50,421 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 40,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,492 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 29,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 15,872 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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YE02 JKZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YE02 JKZ, 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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YE02 JKZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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