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YX52 CWG

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 CWG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,096 miles

Front exhaust bracket detached

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 92,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket detached

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,939 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,919 miles

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

Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,400 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 79,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery loose

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,094 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,093 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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YX52 CWG is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX52 CWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX52 CWG registered?

YX52 CWG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YX52 CWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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