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BL52 JGO

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 JGO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,042 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but has no chords exposed

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer egde

o/s/r tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but has no chords exposed

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,229 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,581 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 55,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres side wall damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 50,600 miles

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

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

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 JGO is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

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

Is BL52 JGO safe to buy?

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