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BD53 YRY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YRY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,087 miles

engine mounts are soft

Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastif sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,884 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Off side front tyre side wall damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,311 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 24,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,667 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 YRY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

BD53 YRY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is BD53 YRY safe to buy?

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