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BD52 OCM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,910 mi
Last recorded93,910 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OCM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,910 miles

Offside Rear sill/wing corroding

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

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still sufficiently supported

Front subframe and anti-roll bar corroding

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 93,910 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still sufficiently supported

Front subframe and anti-roll bar corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear sill/wing corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,850 miles

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

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

osr flat tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2015 86,845 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osr flat tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2014 78,682 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,091 miles

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

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

fan belts perrished

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pads worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,498 miles

alt belt starting to split

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish

gearbox oil leak

o/s rear tyre pressure low

rear axle bushes det

s;ight alt/ tensioner noise

slight handbrake travel

Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,498 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alt belt starting to split

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish

gearbox oil leak

o/s rear tyre pressure low

rear axle bushes det

s;ight alt/ tensioner noise

slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,200 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 25 Jan 2007 29,279 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 26 Jan 2006 21,448 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 OCM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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