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BJ52 GCF

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GCF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 81,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edge wear and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,143 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,287 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 65,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,918 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 57,627 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,868 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 47,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,016 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,380 miles

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

slight brake binding nearside rear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,525 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 38,525 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 34,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,382 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 26,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,168 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 17,952 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,025 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GCF is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ52 GCF, 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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BJ52 GCF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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