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YJ02 PTX

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,937 mi
Last recorded91,937 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 PTX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,937 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,502 miles

slight imballance on front brakes infavour of off/side

Fail 11 Feb 2020 89,052 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

slight imballance on front brakes infavour of off/side

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clip on floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 81,315 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 81,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 76,642 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 76,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 67,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,635 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 51,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

silght oil leake

small chips in front screen

small cracks in front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,771 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

slight play in both front seats

steering pump noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,238 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,228 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YJ02 PTX is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ02 PTX, 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 YJ02 PTX registered?

YJ02 PTX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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