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BD53 YSN

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,647 mi
Last recorded135,647 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YSN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 129,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,591 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,246 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,220 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

off side outer cv gaiter outer clip missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 100,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s front abs ring cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 89,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 89,776 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,295 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,486 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,981 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 YSN is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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