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YK02 UOU

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,977 mi
Last recorded107,977 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 UOU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2013 107,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise N/S/F C.V Gaitor has grease around it but found no leaks.

Advise child seat fitted N/S/R.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,408 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,408 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut in wall

Fail 20 Nov 2011 98,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut in wall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 83,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,051 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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YK02 UOU is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YK02 UOU, 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 YK02 UOU registered?

YK02 UOU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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