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YL51 OOU

2002 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OOU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 156,085 miles

Engine management light on

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

oil leaks from various engine components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 156,085 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

oil leaks from various engine components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 149,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 149,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

eml on

tested wet

Pass 30 Jan 2012 145,935 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 145,935 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 128,660 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 128,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 120,120 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 19 May 2007 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,165 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 84,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 84,059 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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YL51 OOU is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL51 OOU, 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 YL51 OOU registered?

YL51 OOU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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