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YF02 DZE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,302 mi
Last recorded86,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,302 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,299 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes near rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes near rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,551 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

foam and cover loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,090 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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,549 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,380 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,380 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2007 25,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 25,343 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 20,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 15,424 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2005 15,424 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DZE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DZE, 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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YF02 DZE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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