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BJ53 OHT

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,529 mi
Last recorded103,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OHT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,498 miles

Both wiper blades split

EML on

n/s registration lamp slightly dimmer than o/s

Fail 4 Feb 2016 101,498 miles

Both wiper blades split

EML on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s registration lamp slightly dimmer than o/s

Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat tilt inop

EML on

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat tilt inop

EML on

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 95,559 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s seat tilt/release inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,559 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s seat tilt/release inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,952 miles

Bonnet safety release sticking

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat forward release inoperative

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,890 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet safety release sticking

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat forward release inoperative

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,883 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both wiper blades split

Cam cover gasket leaking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Oil leak

n/s Driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,728 miles

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

n/s driveshaft seal leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2009 70,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,155 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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BJ53 OHT is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 OHT, 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 BJ53 OHT registered?

BJ53 OHT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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