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YM52 BEJ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BEJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 114,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front reg-plate slightly faded.

front suspension springs corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on raised outer edges and side wall cut, no cords showing. o/s/r tyre punctured inner edge, feathered, perished and cut, no cords showing.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

slight seep n/s CV gaiter. o/s/ CV gaiter perished not split.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,017 miles

front reg-plate slightly faded.

front suspension springs corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on raised outer edges and side wall cut, no cords showing. o/s/r tyre punctured inner edge, feathered, perished and cut, no cords showing.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

slight seep n/s CV gaiter. o/s/ CV gaiter perished not split.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,032 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 99,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,717 miles

front reg plate slightly faded.

multiple punctures o/s/r tyre on edge, not repairable.

rear brake discs slightly corroded/ worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 88,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate slightly faded.

multiple punctures o/s/r tyre on edge, not repairable.

rear brake discs slightly corroded/ worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,641 miles

Front registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Near side rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,641 miles

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

Front registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Near side rear tyre is starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 31,208 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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YM52 BEJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YM52 BEJ, 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 YM52 BEJ registered?

YM52 BEJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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