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WX02 MPF

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 MPF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 97,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Battery +ve lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery -ve lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyres 205/50R16 -- Rear tyres 205/50R17

Handbrake travel high

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,258 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyres 205/45R17 -- Rear tyres 205/50R17

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 13 Aug 2025 91,258 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyres 205/45R17 -- Rear tyres 205/50R17

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,194 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,863 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,746 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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WX02 MPF is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX02 MPF, 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 WX02 MPF registered?

WX02 MPF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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