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BJ53 OJU

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OJU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake application 26%

Fail 8 Dec 2014 43,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake application 26%

Pass 14 Dec 2013 34,820 miles

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

n/s speed ring broke

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 21,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,007 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions not tested due condition of exhaust leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,041 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 OJU is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ53 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

BJ53 OJU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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