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YR52 JFJ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,064 mi
Last recorded76,064 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 JFJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 76,064 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre badly perished and getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 63,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,786 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 31,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 JFJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

YR52 JFJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YR52 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 JFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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