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BD53 HWY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,146 mi
Last recorded41,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HWY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 41,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 39,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 38,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 36,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 34,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 34,854 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 33,524 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 30,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,395 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 28,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,523 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 26,523 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,601 miles

front tyres tread low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,984 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2010 16,282 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,318 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

wipers small split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,496 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,274 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,286 miles

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

Plastic side sills and inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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BD53 HWY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 HWY, 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 BD53 HWY registered?

BD53 HWY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 HWY safe to buy?

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