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BK53 YVM

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YVM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,211 miles

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

NSR tyre wearing thin

windscreen cracked out of view

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,211 miles

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

windscreen cracked out of view

NSR tyre wearing thin

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,139 miles

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

NS wiper smears slightly

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,530 miles

ADVISE: o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres badly perishing/cracking, not yet exposing cords.

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f hub assembly.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,586 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,313 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 YVM is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK53 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

BK53 YVM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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