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YX02 VCZ

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,414 mi
Last recorded93,414 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VCZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 93,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 92,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 88,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyres 205/55x16

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,590 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 59,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YX02 VCZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX02 VCZ, 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 YX02 VCZ registered?

YX02 VCZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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