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YJ52 TAA

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TAA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,026 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter start cracking

o/s/r tyre start cracking in outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 20,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 20,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,831 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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YJ52 TAA is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YJ52 TAA, 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 YJ52 TAA registered?

YJ52 TAA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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