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YF52 CVC

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CVC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2011 104,023 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

SRS warning light on @ time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2010 94,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside VSS ring snaped

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

SRS warning light on @ time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,511 miles

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

n/s & o/s wiper blades split.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,011 miles

Both nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,010 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,148 miles

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

bonnet only drops onto safety catch

centre silencer hanger perished

high level stop lamp out

Fail 12 Dec 2007 45,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

bonnet only drops onto safety catch

centre silencer hanger perished

high level stop lamp out

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,504 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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YF52 CVC is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF52 CVC, 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 YF52 CVC registered?

YF52 CVC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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