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BJ52 PCX

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 PCX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 *CLOSE TO ALLOWABLE LIMIT* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe pinholed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 104,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 *CLOSE TO ALLOWABLE LIMIT* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,138 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 96,134 miles

Front Emissions not tested flexi pipe disconnected (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,267 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 90,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,333 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,617 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,561 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,641 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 PCX is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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