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BJ53 ZZO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,752 mi
Last recorded100,752 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 100,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,241 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,414 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,624 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,864 miles

rear exhaust 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,638 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 40,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,331 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,660 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 ZZO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 ZZO registered?

BJ53 ZZO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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