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BG53 MEU

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,716 mi
Last recorded64,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MEU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,716 miles

Both Offside and Nearside track rod ends have play in the Ball-joints.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit.

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner tread edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,048 miles

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

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

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,042 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2012 49,724 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 49,614 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,224 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,276 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,647 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 30,754 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 28,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,400 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 MEU is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow 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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

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

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