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BN53 BGO

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BGO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,007 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Fail 7 Sep 2019 163,002 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 15 Aug 2018 159,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,453 miles

Corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 147,996 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 143,936 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 124,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,389 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 108,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,748 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 98,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,083 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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BN53 BGO is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN53 BGO, 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 BN53 BGO registered?

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

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