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BD53 YGU

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,499 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 120,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 111,360 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,643 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

middle section on exhaust corroded

n/s/front tyre cut on wall

oil leak

oil level on minimum

slight movement in both front headlamp units

Fail 5 Jul 2014 99,584 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

middle section on exhaust corroded

n/s/front tyre cut on wall

oil leak

oil level on minimum

slight movement in both front headlamp units

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,425 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front brake pads on 3mm

N/S driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 72,425 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads on 3mm

N/S driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 58,953 miles

O/S track rod end worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 58,953 miles

O/S track rod end worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,733 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 45,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,252 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,459 miles

both front tyres aprox 2MM

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 YGU is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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