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BK53 OHP

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OHP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,963 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,963 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,805 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 62,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres inner walls perished

slight hand brake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres inner walls perished

slight hand brake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,516 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,561 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 32,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,184 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 OHP is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

BK53 OHP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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