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BJ52 AUC

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AUC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,586 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,976 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,327 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,746 miles

aux drive belts cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

engine management warning light on

o/s/r tyre cracking on egdes

Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

aux drive belts cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

engine management warning light on

o/s/r tyre cracking on egdes

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,921 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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BJ52 AUC is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ52 AUC, 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 BJ52 AUC registered?

BJ52 AUC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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