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BJ52 KZS

2002 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,128 mi
Last recorded181,128 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KZS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 181,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 181,110 miles

Emissions not tested due to alternater not charging issue (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested due to alternater not charging issue (1.8.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

alternater charging lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 180,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Excessive oil leak

Corrosion to front coil springs

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Off side wiper smears

PAS fluid leakage at rack area

Rear brake drums corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 170,444 miles

Offside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Oil leak at steering rack area

Rear registration plate delaminated over figures.

Suspension front and rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 170,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Oil leak at steering rack area

Rear registration plate delaminated over figures.

Suspension front and rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 161,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 150,289 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 150,289 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 139,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 139,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 129,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 129,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 120,465 miles

advise front number plate is weather'd

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,582 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,295 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 69,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 48,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 48,999 miles

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

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

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

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 KZS is a 2002 MG Zr in Orange 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 KZS, 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 BJ52 KZS registered?

BJ52 KZS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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