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BK53 EUT

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,492 mi
Last recorded90,492 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EUT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,492 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,492 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Speedometer ring on c v joint cracked!

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,637 miles

Front pipe exhaust support pin detached.

nsf c v joint speedo ring cracked.

osf caliper looks slightly damp? no leak detected.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 83,637 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front pipe exhaust support pin detached.

nsf c v joint speedo ring cracked.

osf caliper looks slightly damp? no leak detected.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,116 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 78,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,484 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,902 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,092 miles

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

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

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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BK53 EUT is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BK53 EUT, 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 BK53 EUT registered?

BK53 EUT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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