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YM02 VYD

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 97,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,872 miles

engine management light is on.

n/s/r tyre is cracking but not showing cords

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,617 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 85,609 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,688 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2009 82,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,751 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low and side wall damaged

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2008 77,751 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tread getting low and side wall damaged

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2007 72,629 miles

Battery insecure

nearside side skirt insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2007 72,537 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

nearside side skirt insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2006 65,726 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,726 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 57,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 55,865 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 VYD is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

YM02 VYD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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