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BG53 MFJ

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,810 mi
Last recorded80,810 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MFJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,663 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,826 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,223 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,862 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 MFJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

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

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