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YM02 JHO

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,815 mi
Last recorded89,815 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 JHO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,815 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and pipe badly corroded.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 89,815 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and pipe badly corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,937 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,092 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,483 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 70,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,169 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,928 miles

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)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2006 321,143 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 32,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YM02 JHO is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM02 JHO, 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 YM02 JHO registered?

YM02 JHO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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