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BK53 HBN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,087 mi
Last recorded92,087 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HBN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,087 miles

o/s/f tyre edge close to limit

slight deteriation to n/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre edge close to limit

slight deteriation to n/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 78,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying does not weaken belt or obstruct belt operation

Fail 16 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying does not weaken belt or obstruct belt operation

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,693 miles

11% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

no spare wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,465 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

no spare wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2012 63,465 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust emmisions onl just met mot limits

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

no spare wheel

rear exhaust section detriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,828 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,782 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip pad deteriorated advise replacement

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,507 miles

Battery insecure

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,530 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 30,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,498 miles

front tyres wearing on inner

near side front pads close

slight lip front brake disc

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,198 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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BK53 HBN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

BK53 HBN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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