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BG53 MFO

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MFO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,074 miles

n/s/r sidewalls tread cracking

o/s/f tyre down to 2mm

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2016 74,074 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r sidewalls tread cracking

o/s/f tyre down to 2mm

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,438 miles

engine over heating!

n/s/f tyre valve outer rubber damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Dec 2015 70,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine over heating!

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,226 miles

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,386 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,949 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,601 miles

offside front tyre wearing 2mm at moment

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,261 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 MFO is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

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

Is BG53 MFO safe to buy?

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