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BF53 MKE

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MKE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor to sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,498 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,200 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 82,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,919 miles

1,front brake discs worn †2 both front tyres worn on outer edges & close to limit.chunk out of n/s sidewall [not showing cords] †3,n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2006 34,919 miles

1,front brake discs worn †2 both front tyres worn on outer edges & close to limit.chunk out of n/s sidewall [not showing cords] †3,n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MKE is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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