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BD52 OCV

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,595 mi
Last recorded111,595 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OCV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 111,525 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's scored

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2014 105,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,081 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

driveshaft oil seal in gearbox weeping

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,798 miles

front brake pads are worn

kat rattles

offrside front door is dented

steering rack weeping

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,507 miles

damage to offside

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,505 miles

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

small bulge in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,519 miles

nearside driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,494 miles

n/s front wing is damaged

slight oil leak from n/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal

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 OCV is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

BD52 OCV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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