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BL53 VNO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VNO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint and corroded (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated and mounting bracket detached

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin audible warning heard (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking on shoulders

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,388 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint and corroded (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated and mounting bracket detached

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking on shoulders

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,735 miles

Both Nearside and Offside Front Tyres Worn on Edges

Engine Management Fault Lamp On

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Stearing Rack (2.3.3b)

No Fluid In Coolant Header Tank

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Both Nearside and Offside Front Tyres Worn on Edges

Engine Management Fault Lamp On

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Stearing Rack (2.3.3b)

No Fluid In Coolant Header Tank

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,259 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 55,255 miles

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)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,582 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 38,439 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 32,597 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,962 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,640 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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BL53 VNO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNO, 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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BL53 VNO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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