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BF52 ZXA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,794 mi
Last recorded109,794 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,794 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,429 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 93,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on min

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,066 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 88,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 81,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 81,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 75,980 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,309 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,872 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,433 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 ZXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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