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YM52 BFY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,124 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,742 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 56,735 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 51,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 BFY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM52 BFY registered?

YM52 BFY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is YM52 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 BFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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