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WF02 ZFC

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,279 mi
Last recorded106,279 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 ZFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,416 miles

Oil leak ()

covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2015 102,633 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,588 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,110 miles

Oil leak

side skirts fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 93,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working cant see wire go in

o/s/f tyre have cut but not deep

Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working cant see wire go in

o/s/f tyre have cut but not deep

o/s/f wheel bearing have slightly rough when rotated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,055 miles

Damage to all four corners of car

Serious engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to all four corners of car

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

Serious engine oil leak

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,841 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 65,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Aug 2007 56,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WF02 ZFC is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF02 ZFC, 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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WF02 ZFC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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