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YX02 YRU

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 YRU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

rear wheel arch lips corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 125,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery insecure

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear wheelarch lips corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 120,919 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2010 109,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 78,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,244 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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YX02 YRU is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

YX02 YRU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is YX02 YRU safe to buy?

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