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BN53 BHE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BHE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,076 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,076 miles

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)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in drivers seat fixings

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,613 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,768 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front sidelight remains on when switched off

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front sidelight remains on when switched off

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,966 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not down to the cords

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 72,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not down to the cords

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,288 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,101 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 BHE is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHE, 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 BHE registered?

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

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