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BT53 FFY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,556 mi
Last recorded87,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,556 miles

PAS belt cracked

chunks taken out of both front tyres on outer sidewallls

n/s/r side light dull

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2012 87,556 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

PAS belt cracked

chunks taken out of both front tyres on outer sidewallls

n/s/r side light dull

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,415 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,452 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 72,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 67,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,371 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 49,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FFY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BT53 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

BT53 FFY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BT53 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FFY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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