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YH02 YCJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YCJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 106,031 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,409 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,409 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs scored.not conciddered weak.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 87,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 87,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,080 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 74,080 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2007 62,198 miles

slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2006 50,032 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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YH02 YCJ 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 61.5%.

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 YH02 YCJ, 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 YH02 YCJ registered?

YH02 YCJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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