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YH02 YCT

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YCT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,523 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 94,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front exhaust flexi outer mesh split

Speed sensor phonic ring broken

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,330 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer mesh split

Speed sensor phonic ring broken

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,609 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust hanger behind flexi snapped

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,609 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust hanger behind flexi snapped

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,023 miles

Engine management light illuminated at time of test

SRS light illuminated at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2011 89,182 miles

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

Front exhaust joint leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,182 miles

Front exhaust joint leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 86,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s/f reluctor ring broken

slight free play in handbrake cable

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s/f reluctor ring broken

slight free play in handbrake cable

Pass 23 Sep 2008 79,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,899 miles

advise rear tyres s/wall cracks

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 YCT is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH02 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

YH02 YCT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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