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BT53 DVL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DVL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,992 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 52,935 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,597 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,307 miles

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

n/s sill trim loose

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

surface rust on front brake discs

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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BT53 DVL 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 81.8%.

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 BT53 DVL, 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

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What year was BT53 DVL registered?

BT53 DVL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BT53 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 DVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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