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BL53 LYU

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,914 mi
Last recorded81,914 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LYU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,914 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 78,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,791 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,928 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tailgate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,991 miles

Rear fog light switch sticking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 49,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 32,858 miles

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

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

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 LYU is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL53 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 LYU registered?

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

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