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YF52 UXE

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,867 mi
Last recorded70,867 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,867 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,446 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 61,700 miles

slight cracking to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 29 Dec 2012 56,441 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,829 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,997 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,945 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,951 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,723 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 30,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,472 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,726 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 UXE is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UXE, 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

How do I check the history of YF52 UXE?

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What year was YF52 UXE registered?

YF52 UXE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is YF52 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 UXE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF52 UXE have outstanding finance?

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