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YJ52 YFS

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YFS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 25 Jan 2020 105,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front dics warped (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,509 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt getting perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

small oil leak from gearbox and engine

Fail 26 Jan 2016 95,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt getting perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

small oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,567 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,494 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 41,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 41,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YFS is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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