MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splitting (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
eml on
exhaust blow from centre section
oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear no.plate poor
sills covererd
stone chips in windscreen
washers poor
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear no.plate poor
sills covererd
stone chips in windscreen
washers poor
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
front exhaust corroding
rear wiperblade incomplete
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
eml displayed
exhaust corroded
plastic covers on outer sills
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
plastic covers on outer sills
age cracking to suspension rubbers
coil springs corroded
engine management light on
front c/v gatiors age cracking
front tyres low
handbrake travel high
kerb damage to o/s/f tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front no plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front no plate cracked
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UVK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UVK, 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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What year was BF53 UVK registered?
BF53 UVK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is BF53 UVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 UVK shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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