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YT02 UKX

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 UKX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,146 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 88,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,440 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,925 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,737 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,442 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,333 miles

Oil leak

s r s light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

s r s light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,504 miles

airbag light on

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,991 miles

fan belt squeal

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fan belt squeal

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,724 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 70,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 60,085 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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YT02 UKX is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YT02 UKX, 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 YT02 UKX registered?

YT02 UKX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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The MOT history for YT02 UKX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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