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BG52 XZV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,631 mi
Last recorded64,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XZV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,631 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

Fail 30 Jun 2016 64,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,930 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre damiged to sidwall

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,752 miles

Gearbox oil leaks

Handbrake travel becoming long

Plastic sill trims fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play O/S/F steering rack arm

Fail 20 Feb 2011 49,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox oil leaks

Handbrake travel becoming long

Plastic sill trims fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play O/S/F steering rack arm

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,501 miles

Engine oil/gearbox leaks

Handbrake travel long

vehicle tested wet

Fail 4 Jan 2010 694,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre seatbelt clasp missing

Coolant level low

Handbrake travel becoming long

Slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,667 miles

drivers seat is showing signs of wear on the frame mechanisum , but does function correctly.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,642 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,596 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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BG52 XZV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG52 XZV, 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 BG52 XZV registered?

BG52 XZV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is BG52 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 XZV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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