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BG53 TVK

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,813 mi
Last recorded36,813 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,603 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both front indicator lamps water ingress

scratches front windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,591 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both front indicator lamps water ingress

scratches front windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 18,943 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,274 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 TVK is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

BG53 TVK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is BG53 TVK safe to buy?

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