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BT53 KWH

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,720 mi
Last recorded54,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KWH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 54,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 54,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 53,074 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,826 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 51,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 25,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,495 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,973 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 KWH is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KWH, 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 KWH registered?

BT53 KWH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BT53 KWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 KWH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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