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BD53 YGR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YGR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 115,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 116,086 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 116,079 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 108,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 108,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,696 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,906 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 85,906 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YGR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGR, 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 BD53 YGR registered?

BD53 YGR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BD53 YGR safe to buy?

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