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BD52 JWO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,721 mi
Last recorded121,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JWO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,721 miles

All Tyres Worn From Edges

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges strong advise

cut in outer side wall on n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 116,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges strong advise

cut in outer side wall on n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 104,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,206 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,413 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,447 miles

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 JWO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWO, 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 JWO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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