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BX52 GVJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,050 mi
Last recorded68,050 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GVJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,050 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,149 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking perisahed

Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,147 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking perisahed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,438 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside seat tilt inop

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,433 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside seat tilt inop

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,569 miles

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

nsf seat tilt inop

srs light is on

Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edges

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edges

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,697 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,284 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,284 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,343 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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BX52 GVJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX52 GVJ, 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 BX52 GVJ registered?

BX52 GVJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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