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BF53 UTL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,171 mi
Last recorded86,171 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UTL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 86,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 86,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 85,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Fail 25 Sep 2021 85,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,408 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,518 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,249 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,915 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 13 Sep 2008 19,133 miles

damage evident to offside front tyre wall

Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,454 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 UTL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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