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YJ52 YEE

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YEE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,195 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion in general on under body

front brake imbalance of 29%

handle broken of bonnet release,but can still open bonnet ,,,

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside/nearside front brake discs badly deteriated on contact face

offside/nearside rear brake discs badly deteriated on contact faces

rear exhaust badly deteriated and repaired with exhaust repair paste,,from previous mot fail,,,

unable to check roughness in wheel bearings due to condition of brake discs front and rear

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general on under body

handle broken of bonnet release,but can still open bonnet ,,,

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside/nearside front brake discs badly deteriated on contact face

offside/nearside rear brake discs badly deteriated on contact faces

unable to check roughness in wheel bearings due to condition of brake discs front and rear

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,131 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 79,643 miles

n/s/f seat will not fold up to allow rear passangers to get in

Fail 29 Dec 2009 79,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f seat will not fold up

n/s/f seat will not fold up to allow rear passangers to get in

Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 73,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 63,793 miles

some side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2007 63,793 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,959 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 YEE is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YEE, 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 YEE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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