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YX52 CZN

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,006 mi
Last recorded175,006 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 CZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 175,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

coolant below min

drivers seat tilt innopprative

eml on

off side front brake has slight bind

wheel arches corroded

wheel bearing noisey

Fail 12 Aug 2015 174,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

coolant below min

drivers seat tilt innopprative

eml on

off side front brake has slight bind

wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 161,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 161,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 151,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 151,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust rubbers in poor condition

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2012 143,544 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 143,544 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 135,612 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 135,471 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,858 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 126,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 115,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 97,217 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 97,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 50,778 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 CZN is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX52 CZN, 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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YX52 CZN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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