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YF51 PZN

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,488 mi
Last recorded47,488 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 PZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,488 miles

Offside Rear sill coroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,470 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear sill coroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,930 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 40,930 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,959 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,959 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,243 miles

Exhaust flexi split

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,177 miles

Indicator switch faulty hazard switch (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust flexi split

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,787 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,122 miles

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

both front tyres are cracking in the treads

Fail 16 Nov 2009 25,122 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracking in the treads

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,696 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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YF51 PZN is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF51 PZN, 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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YF51 PZN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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