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BL52 DYY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 DYY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,620 miles

screen marked

Fail 17 Mar 2012 78,620 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screen marked

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,833 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,827 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f seat back wont lift up.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f seat back wont lift up.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,383 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 23,878 miles

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

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

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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BL52 DYY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL52 DYY, 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 BL52 DYY registered?

BL52 DYY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BL52 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 DYY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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