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YF52 WXB

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,552 mi
Last recorded62,552 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WXB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 62,552 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 62,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,460 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 55,763 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,474 miles

5th door [tailgate is difficult to open

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,474 miles

5th door [tailgate is difficult to open

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 30,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,162 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 WXB is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

YF52 WXB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is YF52 WXB safe to buy?

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