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YY52 FWS

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,846 mi
Last recorded62,846 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 FWS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,846 miles

Handbrake travel

Headlight security

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirrow

o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,767 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Handbrake travel

Headlight security

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirrow

o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,832 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,934 miles

nsr tyre cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre cracked

nsr tyre low pressure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,211 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 48,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,712 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,585 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 31,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,498 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 FWS is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FWS, 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 YY52 FWS registered?

YY52 FWS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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