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BF02 FAA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,171 mi
Last recorded85,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FAA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,171 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 59,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 55,683 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,315 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 51,315 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,635 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,615 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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BF02 FAA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc 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 BF02 FAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 FAA registered?

BF02 FAA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 FAA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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