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BF53 DZB

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DZB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 79,420 miles

Boot full, unable o fully inspect!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Not much clearance between front tyres & shock absorbers when on full lock!

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 79,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Boot full, unable o fully inspect!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Not much clearance between front tyres & shock absorbers when on full lock!

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,690 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,487 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 52,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,682 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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BF53 DZB is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF53 DZB, 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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BF53 DZB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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