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BG53 OHH

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,728 mi
Last recorded43,728 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OHH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,728 miles

stone chip in zone A

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs slightly worn

both front tyres starting to perish slightly

slight engine oil leaks

slight pas fluid leak from offside front of steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,817 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Dust cover on drivers side rear handbrake cable split and perished.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

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

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack balls.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,071 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 21,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,925 miles

Rear tyres are worn †Handbrake travel is high †Front crank oil seal is weeping

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 OHH is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHH, 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 OHH registered?

BG53 OHH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BG53 OHH safe to buy?

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