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BJ53 TKN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,616 mi
Last recorded83,616 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,616 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 15 Feb 2013 78,440 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 69,091 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,493 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,258 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,079 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 TKN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TKN, 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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BJ53 TKN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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