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BD53 YRM

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YRM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,220 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 65,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front slight crack to abs ring o/s/f

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded (sill covers fitted )

Fail 8 Jun 2022 64,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column adjustment loose (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front slight crack to abs ring o/s/f

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded (sill covers fitted )

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,939 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 63,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,851 miles

advise disks front noise hand cables 2 op sill scurts fited rec paint sill closeing panles

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,414 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,414 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 31,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,096 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,590 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,640 miles

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 YRM is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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