CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG53 AJU

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,446 mi
Last recorded67,446 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AJU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 67,446 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 66,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,339 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,403 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,385 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,374 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,713 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,862 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 60,862 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 58,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,313 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,460 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,460 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,167 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,666 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,666 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,708 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,731 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 30,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,919 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,958 miles

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

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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG53 AJU is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BG53 AJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG53 AJU?

You can check the full history of BG53 AJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG53 AJU registered?

BG53 AJU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BG53 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 AJU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 AJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG53 AJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.