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BD52 OCJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,605 mi
Last recorded72,605 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 53,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,164 miles

OSF indicator needs attention.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 48,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

OSF indicator needs attention.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 22,974 miles

Both wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,811 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,065 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OCJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

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

Is BD52 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 OCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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