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BF53 DYB

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DYB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,213 miles

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

n/s/f door tint dark

o/s/f door tint dark

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,314 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,313 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,745 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE.REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,633 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 23,633 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY

EMISSIONS UNABLE TO CARRY OUT

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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BF53 DYB is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF53 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 DYB registered?

BF53 DYB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BF53 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 DYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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