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BT53 FGA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,861 mi
Last recorded52,861 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FGA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,861 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 52,851 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,318 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pipe greased

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,899 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,701 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 32,701 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,062 miles

handbrake lever has travel, advise adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 10,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 6,593 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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BT53 FGA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FGA, 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 BT53 FGA registered?

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

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