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BJ52 LGU

2003 MG Z

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,757 mi
Last recorded50,757 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LGU
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,875 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,799 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel high

rear tyres perished

steering feels strange

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 22,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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BJ52 LGU is a 2003 MG Z in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ52 LGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ52 LGU registered?

BJ52 LGU is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is BJ52 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 LGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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