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BN53 BGK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BGK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,586 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 68,585 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,412 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,412 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,987 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

low readings from both rear service brakes

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished to legal limit recommend early renewal /nail in offside rear

nearside wiper blade poor

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

low readings from both rear service brakes

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished to legal limit recommend early renewal /nail in offside rear

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,264 miles

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

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

both front tyres are splitting on inner sidewalls, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,143 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 56,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml on

tyres starting to get low

underside showing sighs of corroison

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,451 miles

eml on

tyres starting to get low

underside showing sighs of corroison

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,871 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

engine management warning light displayed

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

nsr floor pan damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2013 49,871 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

engine management warning light displayed

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

nsr floor pan damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,571 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

noise from engine.(alternator and tensioner)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,571 miles

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

noise from engine.(alternator and tensioner)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,162 miles

front discs worn and lipped

has the cambelt been changed? we advise every 50k or 5 years.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2009 35,602 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 35,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

alternator belt worn and cracked

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,733 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN53 BGK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BN53 BGK, 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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BN53 BGK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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