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YJ52 YCN

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,008 mi
Last recorded121,008 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy, but not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,781 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,652 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 104,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,181 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f spot light lense broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,333 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,146 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,146 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 75,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split and leaking grease

o/s/r tyre flat/low

Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,662 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 YCN 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 66.7%.

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 YCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 YCN registered?

YJ52 YCN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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