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BN53 KFT

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,956 mi
Last recorded84,956 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 84,956 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,687 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,098 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,756 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,042 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 KFT is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

BN53 KFT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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