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YF02 LDJ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 LDJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,393 miles

front exhaust flexi

Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,393 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front exhaust flexi

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,391 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,881 miles

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,546 miles

surface cuts to front tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,546 miles

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

surface cuts to front tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,558 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 38,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,952 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,952 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,095 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 21,401 miles

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 LDJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LDJ, 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 YF02 LDJ registered?

YF02 LDJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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