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YA02 DFV

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 DFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,950 miles

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 66,730 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 May 2013 66,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 63,863 miles

advise nearside wiper blade

Fail 16 May 2012 63,681 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise nearside wiper blade

Pass 25 May 2011 60,652 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)

Pass 14 May 2010 55,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,908 miles

advise front brakes

advise nearside front tyre slight cracking on inner side wall

Fail 19 May 2008 44,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front brakes

advise nearside front tyre slight cracking on inner side wall

Pass 11 May 2007 40,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,230 miles

centre exhaust box and pipe corroded but not blowing

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge but still just legal

some surface rust on all disks

washer pipe leakin but still washig screen effectivly

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 35,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YA02 DFV is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YA02 DFV, 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 YA02 DFV registered?

YA02 DFV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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