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YH02 YCS

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 131,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front wing is corroded and has minor damage but no sharp edges

possible oil leak in the engine bay

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc. Both rear tyre valve caps are also missing

Fail 3 Aug 2013 131,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front wing is corroded and has minor damage but no sharp edges

possible oil leak in the engine bay

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc. Both rear tyre valve caps are also missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2012 121,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,409 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light cluster damage but not affecting operation or showing white light to rear

Fail 11 Jul 2011 112,409 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear light cluster damage but not affecting operation or showing white light to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,376 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

s.r.s warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jul 2010 104,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low

s.r.s warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever travel only just within test limits

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,837 miles

Parking brake lever travel only just within test limits

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 76,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,836 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 60,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2005 43,594 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 YCS is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

YH02 YCS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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