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BJ52 GCK

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,953 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,953 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,884 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 110,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,858 miles

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

auxillery belts slightly perished

nearside rear handbrake cable not fixed in clips but secure

srs warning lamp on

Fail 15 Feb 2013 107,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

auxillery belts slightly perished

long footbrake travel

nearside rear handbrake cable not fixed in clips but secure

srs warning lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,975 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,971 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,758 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 84,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 76,515 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 76,515 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,558 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,878 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,702 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORODED AND LOOSE †ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS DORODED

Fail 20 Apr 2006 51,702 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORODED AND LOOSE †ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS DORODED

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,960 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 48,960 miles

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

Both wiper blades split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 GCK is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GCK, 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 GCK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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