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BF52 UHL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UHL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,440 miles

All four brake disk's have surface corrosion

Both rear tyres are slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,783 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 61,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,993 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,900 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,883 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust box in poor condition

skirts fitted to outer sills

slight oil around power steering pump

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,725 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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BF52 UHL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF52 UHL, 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 BF52 UHL registered?

BF52 UHL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is BF52 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 UHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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