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BJ52 UZM

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,511 mi
Last recorded71,511 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 71,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 71,511 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 66,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

slight cut to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

slight damage to o/s/r wing

Fail 25 May 2012 66,790 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

slight cut to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

slight damage to o/s/r wing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,472 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cut to outer side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2011 62,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre slight cut to outer side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,268 miles

small chip o/s front windscreen

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front outer tyre wall damaged

o/s front washer jet pipe split

replacement tyre fitted to nearside rear has had a sidewall repair (not recommended)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front outer tyre wall damaged

o/s front washer jet pipe split

small chip o/s front windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 24,312 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight brake drag to rear brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 17,402 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

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 UZM is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

BJ52 UZM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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