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BN53 DGV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,704 mi
Last recorded40,704 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,081 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,888 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,209 miles

Oil leak

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 DGV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 DGV?

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What year was BN53 DGV registered?

BN53 DGV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is BN53 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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