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YR52 GXM

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GXM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

play in rack ends

Fail 13 Oct 2015 98,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 (4.1.E.1)

play in rack ends

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,571 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 95,571 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 87,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,186 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 76,214 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,214 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,962 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,274 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 53,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 49,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,513 miles

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

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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YR52 GXM is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YR52 GXM, 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 YR52 GXM registered?

YR52 GXM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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