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YS52 WGM

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,362 mi
Last recorded61,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 WGM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,362 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,561 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 51,561 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,903 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,572 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 33,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,693 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 26,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,357 miles

Offside front seat dose not tilt

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,403 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 WGM is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS52 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

YS52 WGM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is YS52 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 WGM shows 15 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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