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YK52 EYB

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 EYB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 160,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,471 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

offide rear tyre small split on inner wall

Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 61,591 miles

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 25 Apr 2013 50,764 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,343 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre beginning to crack on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,096 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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YK52 EYB is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK52 EYB, 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 YK52 EYB registered?

YK52 EYB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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