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BN53 KGA

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,698 miles

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

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

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 81,605 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,740 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sill skirt insecure

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,848 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,817 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,286 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 KGA is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

BN53 KGA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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