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YJ52 YCL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,630 mi
Last recorded103,630 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YCL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 103,630 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 103,630 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,042 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 103,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,968 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,968 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,632 miles

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

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

radiator leaking

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,683 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 68,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 62,549 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 53,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,270 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2006 16,269 miles

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

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

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 YCL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ52 YCL, 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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YJ52 YCL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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