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BP53 JFE

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 JFE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,581 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,581 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Coolant leak from thermostst housing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,453 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 66,453 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,325 miles

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

Nearside front brake back plate sllightly damaged

Nearside front wing slightly damaged

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

Wiper switch slightly loose

Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,437 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,598 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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BP53 JFE is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BP53 JFE, 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 BP53 JFE registered?

BP53 JFE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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