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YM52 BGK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BGK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer steering rack gaiter weeping slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,339 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,339 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,322 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,313 miles

slight oil weep from n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil weep from n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on handbrake lever

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,314 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 37,034 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 BGK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

YM52 BGK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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