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BG53 EAC

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EAC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,164 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 82,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,654 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust slight corrsion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,327 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2012 65,029 miles

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

2x front wiper blades starting to smear the windscreen

front brake disc has poor balance

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,862 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,858 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,824 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 EAC is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

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

Is BG53 EAC safe to buy?

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