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AO52 BZV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,500 mi
Last recorded71,500 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BZV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 71,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,659 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,657 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,827 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,154 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/d front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/d front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,274 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 40,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 33,654 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 26,156 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper rubber split

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,156 miles

rear brakes noisey

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,702 miles

cracking of n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 6 Jan 2009 19,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cracking of n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,905 miles

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

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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AO52 BZV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 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 AO52 BZV, 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 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 BZV registered?

AO52 BZV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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