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GV52 BJK

2002 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,238 mi
Last recorded18,238 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BJK
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,238 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Rear exhaust temporarily repaired.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 18,238 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)

Both front tyres perished.

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,646 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear tyres worn edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,907 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 8,006 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Offside windscreen washer jet blocked but nearside supplying sufficient fluid to clear screen.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 7,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 7,727 miles

front nearside tyre slight surface cut.

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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GV52 BJK is a 2002 MG Z in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV52 BJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 BJK registered?

GV52 BJK is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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