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BD53 YPP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,847 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. it would appera that the braking system requirea adjustment or repair[3.7.a.7]

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

non standard rear exhaust fitted to vehicle

non standard rear lights fitted to vehicle

slight cracks starting to form between bellows of offside and nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters

windscreen washer pressure appears to be low

Fail 4 Jan 2012 44,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

non standard rear exhaust fitted to vehicle

non standard rear lights fitted to vehicle

slight cracks starting to form between bellows of offside and nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters

windscreen washer pressure appears to be low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,687 miles

non standard rear light units and exhaust fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2009 29,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,845 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres lightly cracked/perished

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,478 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,259 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 15,238 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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 YPP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YPP, 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 YPP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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