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GJ52 SZW

2002 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,649 mi
Last recorded36,649 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 SZW
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,649 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,523 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 35,523 miles

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

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

Offside 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 6 Dec 2006 24,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,619 miles

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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GJ52 SZW is a 2002 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 SZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ52 SZW registered?

GJ52 SZW is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GJ52 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 SZW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ52 SZW have outstanding finance?

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