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BG53 OGM

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,967 mi
Last recorded72,967 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,967 miles

Nearside front tyre is slightly cracking on inner and outer walls.

Nearside front tyre wearing away on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,964 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly cracking on inner and outer walls.

Nearside front tyre wearing away on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,859 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,074 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,325 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,763 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 OGM is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

BG53 OGM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BG53 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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