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YF52 WWJ

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,956 miles

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

unable to check emissions due to exhaust condition

Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to check emissions due to exhaust condition

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check vehicle emissions due to exhaust condition

Fail 14 Nov 2014 87,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check vehicle emissions due to exhaust condition

Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,611 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,715 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,711 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 52,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 42,229 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 42,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil level low

front brake pads worn thin

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,679 miles

engine oil level low

front brake pads worn thin

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,886 miles

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

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 WWJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF52 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

YF52 WWJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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