MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion all four wheel arches slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wiper blade slightly torn
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding badly (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 205/55zr16 fitted (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion all four wheel arches slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wiper blade slightly torn
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
n/s/f 205/50z/r16 n/s/r 205/50z/r16 o/s/f 205/55z/r16 o/s/r 205/55z/r16 aspect ratio 50% and 55% tyres need moving about
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre size 205/50/16 o/s/r tyre size 205/55/16 both fronts 205/55/16
rear exhaust box heat shield insecure
slight blow from exhaust front pipe
various engine oil leaks, and water leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre size 205/50/16 o/s/r tyre size 205/55/16 both fronts 205/55/16
rear exhaust box heat shield insecure
slight blow from exhaust front pipe
various engine oil leaks, and water leaks
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osf wiper blade split
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in steering rack arms
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/F Tyre worn on edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in steering rack arms
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 UWY is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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