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YS52 VSN

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VSN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,511 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front exhaust mount deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,040 miles

low braking on nearside rear footbrake

low braking on offside rear footbrake

Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,040 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

low braking on nearside rear footbrake

low braking on offside rear footbrake

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

low braking on rear footbrake

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,745 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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YS52 VSN is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS52 VSN, 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 YS52 VSN registered?

YS52 VSN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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