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BL51 ANL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,484 mi
Last recorded67,484 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ANL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,484 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,497 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

only just met emitions on co2

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

only just met emitions on co2

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low

o/s/f tyre, inner sidewall split

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low

o/s/f tyre, inner sidewall split

Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,004 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,074 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2010 92,055 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise O/S/R Exhausat mounting bracket slightly loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,962 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,995 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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BL51 ANL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL51 ANL, 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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BL51 ANL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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