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YM52 BFK

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,488 mi
Last recorded57,488 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BFK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracking on both rear tyres.

front brake pads getting low.

wiper blades worn.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracking on both rear tyres.

front brake pads getting low.

wiper blades worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,452 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,268 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,252 miles

Front tyres cracking to tread.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 20,316 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 20,316 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 14,604 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER EDGE.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,512 miles

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 BFK is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFK, 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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YM52 BFK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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