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BG53 BZR

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,216 mi
Last recorded84,216 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,216 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyre inner walls are splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,748 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,487 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,574 miles

engine coolant level is low

n/s sterring rack gaitor is slightly damp-possible slight seepage

n/s/f & o/s/f side windows are both tinted - possibly to an illegal exstent - would advise legal info is sorced

o/s/f tyre is heavily perished may soon need replacement

Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,568 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coolant level is low

n/s sterring rack gaitor is slightly damp-possible slight seepage

n/s/f & o/s/f side windows are both tinted - possibly to an illegal exstent - would advise legal info is sorced

o/s/f tyre is heavily perished may soon need replacement

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,465 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,550 miles

hand brake high

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 BZR is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BG53 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

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

Is BG53 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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