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YL02 VCE

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 VCE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,401 miles

slight handbrake travel

some surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs are worn

slight handbrake travel

some surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight handbrake travel

Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,870 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,316 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight noise o/s rear bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2013 77,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight noise o/s rear bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,870 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,179 miles

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

rear wiper split

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,179 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall not down to plys

o/s/r/ tyre has cracking oround tread next to side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,918 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,266 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,266 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,484 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 39,059 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 39,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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YL02 VCE is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YL02 VCE, 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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What year was YL02 VCE registered?

YL02 VCE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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