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BF53 WLW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WLW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 94,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 75,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear n/s & o/s inner wheel arch have covers fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine is running rough and misfire.

slight corrosion on front discs, inner surface outer edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle is not running correctly although it passed the emissions.

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 WLW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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