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YX52 XBM

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 XBM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2014 99,505 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,843 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,843 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 82,811 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 82,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,257 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,461 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 51,719 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 30,479 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 XBM is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX52 XBM, 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 YX52 XBM registered?

YX52 XBM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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