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YF02 AEA

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,806 mi
Last recorded80,806 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 AEA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 80,806 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

engine management lamp on

o/s/f tyer close legal limit shoulder worn

p .a. s pump noisey

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 May 2010 77,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,341 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,699 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 51,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 21,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YF02 AEA is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YF02 AEA, 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 YF02 AEA registered?

YF02 AEA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is YF02 AEA safe to buy?

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