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BG53 MFF

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,408 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

clutch travel high

oil leaks to engine

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,887 miles

clutch travel high

oil leaks to engine

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,561 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall poor

Fail 6 Dec 2013 77,560 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre inner sidewall poor

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

air filter assembly insecure

vehicle lowered

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,965 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 48,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,906 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 MFF is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

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

Is BG53 MFF safe to buy?

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