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BG52 YBJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,604 miles

EML light on dash.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 80,604 miles

EML light on dash.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 75,203 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 71,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,702 miles

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,037 miles

Centre Front rattle from exhaust

Front brake discs worn lipped

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge205-50-zr16 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and binding slightly (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 41,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front rattle from exhaust

Front brake discs worn lipped

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge205-50-zr16 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and binding slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2013 34,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,758 miles

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Dec 2010 21,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,583 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 YBJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YBJ, 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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BG52 YBJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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