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AY02 PFF

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 PFF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,620 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,228 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower wheel arches corroded ns/os

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

Rear silencer corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,250 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,034 miles

Coolant leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,851 miles

Nearside Front front strut little damping effect

Offside Front cv gaiter cracking

Offside Front front strut little damping effect

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,130 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly pitted

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,386 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 56,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,810 miles

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,810 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)

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,014 miles

o/s/f a/b/s reluctor ring split

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 PFF is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY02 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

AY02 PFF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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