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BG53 CEN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,369 mi
Last recorded94,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CEN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,452 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres perished, not exceeive at time of test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,849 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres have cracks on inner walls

Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,848 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres have cracks on inner walls

Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,904 miles

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 9 Mar 2013 75,904 miles

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,857 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 58,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,719 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator needed asap

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 34,568 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,568 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 CEN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

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

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