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BG53 BYO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BYO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,464 miles

Front Passenger Seat Back Not Able To Be Moved Forward.

SRS Warning Light On.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,463 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Passenger Seat Back Not Able To Be Moved Forward.

SRS Warning Light On.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,381 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,614 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 29,614 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,074 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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BG53 BYO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG53 BYO, 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 BG53 BYO registered?

BG53 BYO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BYO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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