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BL53 LZM

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,010 mi
Last recorded120,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,010 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 120,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,833 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LZM is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BL53 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

BL53 LZM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is BL53 LZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LZM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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