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BF52 ZRL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZRL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,055 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,585 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,918 miles

ns and os front tyres side walls in very poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

ns and os front tyres side walls in very poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,225 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 88,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre is cracked/split on inner side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,223 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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 19 Dec 2005 63,299 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 63,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay due to covers fitted

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 ZRL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF52 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

BF52 ZRL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BF52 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZRL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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