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BG53 WFP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WFP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,453 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,453 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,146 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,142 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2007 31,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,164 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 WFP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

BG53 WFP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is BG53 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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