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BJ53 ZYY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,475 mi
Last recorded75,475 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZYY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 75,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,639 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE CRACKS IN THE INNER SIDE WALL DO NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS BUT TYRE NEEDS CHANGING SOON

THE OS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

THE OS OUTER CV GAITER IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

THE SRS TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THERE IS OIL DRIPING OFF UNDER THE ENGINE / GEARBOX

Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE CRACKS IN THE INNER SIDE WALL DO NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS BUT TYRE NEEDS CHANGING SOON

THE OS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

THE OS OUTER CV GAITER IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

THE OSF OUTER PAD IS WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE NSF OUTER PAD

THE SRS TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THERE IS OIL DRIPING OFF UNDER THE ENGINE / GEARBOX

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,220 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,220 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,813 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,676 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,676 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,844 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,523 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 ZYY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

BJ53 ZYY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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