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YF52 HNK

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 68,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,107 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair footbrake 51% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 59,345 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair footbrake 51% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight blow from the rear silencer

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 46,143 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Os wiper rubber split on the end

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,026 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,358 miles

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

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

lighting/flasher switch lose

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,151 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,245 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

small cracks in all tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,221 miles

mist of oil on n/s rack boot

Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,494 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 10,050 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 HNK is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HNK, 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

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What year was YF52 HNK registered?

YF52 HNK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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