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BG53 EHN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,408 mi
Last recorded35,408 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,054 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,746 miles

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

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

hand brake travel could be improved

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

hand brake travel could be improved

Fail 6 Feb 2010 17,189 miles

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

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

r/tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,189 miles

r/tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2009 13,576 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to tread area

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,922 miles

f/tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,373 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 EHN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

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

Is BG53 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 EHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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