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YS52 VZR

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,877 mi
Last recorded93,877 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

race car prepared msa log book number 46861

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,971 miles

msa log booked race car passport number 46861

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,260 miles

race car prepared

Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,076 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 88,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,957 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drivers side side skirt insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery secured by rope

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,077 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system calipar wet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,570 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,570 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,330 miles

handbrake has long travel

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,301 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,444 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 67,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,168 miles

N/S/F Lower ball joint has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,311 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,027 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut too nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,027 miles

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

small cut too nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 22,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,035 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON BOTH EDGES,BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING VER LOW ON EDGES & WORN DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS .

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 VZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

YS52 VZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YS52 VZR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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