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BG53 LZX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,658 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 53,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 39,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

nail in tyre

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 LZX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 LZX registered?

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

Is BG53 LZX safe to buy?

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