MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
Both rear tyres on 3mm
Front brake pads on 3mm
N/S driveshaft oil seal slight leak
Both rear tyres on 3mm
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake pads on 3mm
N/S driveshaft oil seal slight leak
O/S track rod end worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S track rod end worn
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)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres aprox 2MM
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BD53 YGU registered?
BD53 YGU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 December 2003.
Is BD53 YGU safe to buy?
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