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BD52 OBJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,694 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,179 miles

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

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,179 miles

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

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

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

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,194 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 78,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,704 miles

engine mount lower stableizer worn may make noise when in reverse or under load

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,664 miles

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

front number plate slightly faded.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,389 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 OBJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBJ, 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 BD52 OBJ registered?

BD52 OBJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is BD52 OBJ safe to buy?

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