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BJ53 UWY

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UWY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,504 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,504 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 115,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 107,744 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,205 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 100,202 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,835 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 92,835 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 82,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,666 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,665 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,541 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 39,632 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 39,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,349 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 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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