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BN53 DKA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DKA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,462 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,462 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,618 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,618 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake has some travel

Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake has somee travel

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

handbrakehas some travel

water in nearside tail light

Fail 22 Jan 2011 66,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

front discs corroded

handbrakehas some travel

water in nearside tail light

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,329 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2008 47,975 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 47,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,101 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 44,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,297 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,297 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 DKA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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