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YJ02 UGS

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,457 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 83,455 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

loosing coolant from header tank possible head gasket

Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,867 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,243 miles

n/s no plate light dim

Pass 21 May 2009 40,760 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE

Pass 12 May 2008 33,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 33,240 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,620 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 28,620 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2006 25,599 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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YJ02 UGS 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 73.3%.

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

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