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BD52 JUY

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,610 mi
Last recorded158,610 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JUY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,610 miles

Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 158,603 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hand brake lever long travel

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 155,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 155,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 153,256 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 153,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 147,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 27 Mar 2012 130,464 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 130,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 115,559 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 115,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 101,686 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,686 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,055 miles

Exhaust centre section cracking at rear flange.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 45,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,160 miles

Front tyres wearing on both innner and outer edges.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,160 miles

Front tyres wearing on both innner and outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD52 JUY is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD52 JUY, 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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BD52 JUY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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