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BN53 BJF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,506 mi
Last recorded71,506 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BJF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,506 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs slightly rusty

sills covers fitted on both sides sills

Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,506 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2015 56,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 52,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,799 miles

exhaust backbox holed and blowing

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,882 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,997 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2006 20,100 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)

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

all four tyres perished

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,100 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)

all four tyres perished

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

rear wiper blade split

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 BJF is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

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