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WK02 PYS

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

668,566 mi
Last recorded668,566 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 PYS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 668,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 668,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,277 miles

both wipers split

Fail 12 Mar 2013 81,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wipers split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,148 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,540 miles

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

rear nearside tyrecracking in tread.

screen wash tempremental

Fail 5 Feb 2008 50,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deep crackes in edge of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,986 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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WK02 PYS is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK02 PYS, 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 WK02 PYS registered?

WK02 PYS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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