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WJ52 GXS

2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,917 mi
Last recorded84,917 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a52,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 GXS
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2023 84,913 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Wiper Spindles Worn

Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/5515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,224 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,530 miles

moderate corr to osr brake pipe

runflat damage to osf tyre

sump corr and leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

moderate corr to osr brake pipe

runflat damage to osf tyre

sump corr and leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from corroded sump

Fail 25 Nov 2013 41,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from corroded sump

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,264 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 33,264 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,956 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 24,956 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 5,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 3,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 3,324 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a?

Based on 5,770 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,509
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
coil spring incomplete 109
Headlamp aim too low 108
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WJ52 GXS is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,840 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 GXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 GXS is a 2002 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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