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YY02 ZFP

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,173 mi
Last recorded68,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZFP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,173 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriating

handbrake high

nearside wiper blade poor

rear number plate deteriating

windscreen has damage to the swept area

Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriating

handbrake high

nearside wiper blade poor

rear number plate deteriating

windscreen has damage to the swept area

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,216 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 26,905 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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YY02 ZFP is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY02 ZFP, 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 YY02 ZFP registered?

YY02 ZFP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is YY02 ZFP safe to buy?

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