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BT52 WZW

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WZW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2014 73,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,780 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,033 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,841 miles

1 exhaust rubber mounting missing

nearside rear fuel hose has cracks

Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,841 miles

1 exhaust rubber mounting missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear fuel hose has cracks

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,909 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS light on

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 56,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS light on

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,118 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,263 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 31,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BT52 WZW is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT52 WZW, 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 BT52 WZW registered?

BT52 WZW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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