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BG53 DZL

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,594 mi
Last recorded36,594 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear plate lights are working ,but not verey bright

Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,594 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear plate lights are working ,but not verey bright

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,018 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 24,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,904 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 18,767 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DZL is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

BG53 DZL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 DZL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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