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YF02 JXO

2002 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,386 mi
Last recorded119,386 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 JXO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,780 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,090 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 100,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,757 miles

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

turbo pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,603 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,992 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,975 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both wiper blades

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,599 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,834 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 62,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag light on

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 52,926 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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YF02 JXO is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YF02 JXO, 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 YF02 JXO registered?

YF02 JXO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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