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YE02 BJZ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 BJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 102,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner dges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear end of os sill rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,032 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,127 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,074 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,074 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 66,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,625 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2007 43,625 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 37,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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YE02 BJZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YE02 BJZ, 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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YE02 BJZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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