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BF52 ZXD

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZXD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,228 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 80,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,553 miles

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

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated - advise check inner brake pad for wear or shield for contact with disc

tailgate cannot be secured in closed position

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,553 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated - advise check inner brake pad for wear or shield for contact with disc

tailgate cannot be secured in closed position

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZXD is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 ZXD registered?

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

Is BF52 ZXD safe to buy?

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