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BL53 LYO

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LYO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,653 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,653 miles

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,683 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,854 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 19,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 14,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,695 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BL53 LYO is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL53 LYO, 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 BL53 LYO registered?

BL53 LYO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 LYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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