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YM02 JHZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 JHZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre down to wear indicaters

offside front tyre worn inner edge {stepped tread}

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sideskirts being fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,983 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,352 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 64,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,819 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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YM02 JHZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM02 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

YM02 JHZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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