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AY02 PEO

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,406 mi
Last recorded139,406 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 PEO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 139,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

smoke reading high

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 130,401 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine mounting weak

oil around engine

Fail 29 Mar 2022 125,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine mounting weak

oil around engine

Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,011 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 121,933 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn/wearing inner edges of tread

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2018 116,277 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn/wearing inner edges of tread

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,693 miles

1.slight damage to windscreen

2.slight damage to front number plate

3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

4.near side rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

5.off side rear tyre becoming perished in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,160 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

3. Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 101,980 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

3. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,739 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,625 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 62,705 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion on battery terminals

front n/side cv gaiter surface cracks

front pads getting low

surface corrosion on rear o/side brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,705 miles

surface corrosion on rear o/side brake pipes

corrosion on battery terminals

front n/side cv gaiter surface cracks

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml illuminated

Fail 18 Aug 2012 58,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,644 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,644 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,699 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,542 miles

checked body to plastic sill covers

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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AY02 PEO is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY02 PEO, 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 AY02 PEO registered?

AY02 PEO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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