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YF02 ZFW

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,919 mi
Last recorded101,919 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZFW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 101,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 101,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,649 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in rear tyres

hand brake high

Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,649 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in rear tyres

hand brake high

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,655 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in ns rear tyre

head lamps poor patern

Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery box loose

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery box loose

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,363 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

nearside rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,358 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,062 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 45,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,961 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 ZFW is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YF02 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

YF02 ZFW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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