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BF52 ZXW

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZXW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 153,248 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,505 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 141,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 133,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 129,511 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,374 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 11,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 101,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,719 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 83,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,579 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 74,579 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 60,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,542 miles

Power stearing pipe mounting insecure under bonnet

Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power stearing pipe mounting insecure under bonnet

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZXW is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

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

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