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AX02 EPE

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EPE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,820 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s front wing corroded and damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,324 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe cracked/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,987 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2017 61,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Oil leak ()

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,206 miles

Offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,991 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jun 2014 52,397 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,678 miles

both rear tyres are deterioated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre - some small cuts in outer tread

Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,088 miles

ABS operating on rear brakes when carrying out brake roller test

Both rear tyres perished

Both sides, rear pads noisy, inners appear low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake pad squeals

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2009 26,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,576 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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AX02 EPE is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX02 EPE, 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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AX02 EPE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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