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BD53 YGY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,212 mi
Last recorded108,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,212 miles

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

OSR tyre perishing

coolant low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2015 108,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSR tyre perishing

coolant low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 100,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,155 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,137 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

middle exhaust has a slight leak of gases

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,208 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,262 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,305 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 38,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,868 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 13,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 YGY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

BD53 YGY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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