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YY52 EMF

2002 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 EMF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 102,108 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,155 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,260 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 92,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,515 miles

Front bumper insecure

battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,309 miles

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)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,662 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,274 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 39,187 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 15,196 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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YY52 EMF is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY52 EMF, 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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YY52 EMF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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