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YY02 ZFR

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZFR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,521 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,521 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,656 miles

front ind damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,655 miles

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

front ind damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,344 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f ind lens broken

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front abs rings on drive shafts corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,354 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,625 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 43,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,898 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 ZFR is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY02 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

YY02 ZFR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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