MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Low light output (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Low light output (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (8.2.2)
steering rack slight leak on n/s o/s rear tyre cracking on both side walls
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
steering rack slight leak on n/s front wiper blades split at ends but clearing srceen o/s rear tyre cracking to both side walls rear exhuast heat sheild loose at one end
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 ODE is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT53 ODE, 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 ODE registered?
BT53 ODE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is BT53 ODE safe to buy?
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