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BG53 EAM

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,333 mi
Last recorded56,333 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EAM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off Side Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Parking Brake Appears to Require Adjustment

Fail 30 Aug 2014 48,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off Side Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking Brake Appears to Require Adjustment

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,934 miles

All Four Tyres Show Slight Perishing (Age 2002)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,935 miles

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

hand brake long travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 24,291 miles

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

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

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 EAM is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

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

Is BG53 EAM safe to buy?

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