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YX52 XFS

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 XFS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front antiroll bar drop link bar bushes are showing wear / cuts

front to rear exhaust system corroded, also a front securing bracket has broken away from system

Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front antiroll bar drop link bar bushes are showing wear / cuts

brake fluid and power steering fluid looks low

engine has a bad oil leak

front to rear exhaust system corroded, also a front securing bracket has broken away from system

rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,633 miles

coil springs corroded/ cv boots cracking/ hand brake travel high/ n/s/f tyre side wall poor/ n/s/f bumper poor

Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil springs corroded/ cv boots cracking/ hand brake travel high/ n/s/f tyre side wall poor/ n/s/f bumper poor

Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

seat back tilt inop / n/s/f wheel rim damaged / cv boots cracking /

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,483 miles

seat back tilt inop / n/s/f wheel rim damaged / cv boots cracking /

Fail 29 Aug 2009 62,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drive shaft oil seal leakin

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,448 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,931 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in side wall

Fail 28 Sep 2006 37,931 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 28,156 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 XFS is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

YX52 XFS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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