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BD53 YSB

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,712 mi
Last recorded57,712 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,712 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 57,711 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,750 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 47,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 18,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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 YSB is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

BD53 YSB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is BD53 YSB safe to buy?

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