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YX52 XGC

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches

covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2016 65,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall badly deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust leaking

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

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

Offside Front seat slight play

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate comes on and off (5.4.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,120 miles

n/s/rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,959 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,952 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,655 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,632 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 47,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,764 miles

gear box drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,055 miles

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

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 XGC is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

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

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