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YH52 AWG

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,269 mi
Last recorded48,269 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 AWG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 48,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 48,094 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,330 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 89,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,052 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 85,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,035 miles

o/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,453 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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YH52 AWG is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH52 AWG, 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 YH52 AWG registered?

YH52 AWG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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