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YC02 YFV

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,405 mi
Last recorded124,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 YFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,405 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 124,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,378 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 115,378 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/SR outer arch corroded not deemed excessive

Rear reg plate slightly insecure

Slight corrosion to boot keyhole

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,941 miles

O/SR outer arch corroded not deemed excessive

Rear reg plate slightly insecure

Slight corrosion to boot keyhole

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,838 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,624 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YC02 YFV is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC02 YFV, 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 YC02 YFV registered?

YC02 YFV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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