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BT53 ODE

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,825 mi
Last recorded110,825 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,825 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,401 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,790 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,700 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,731 miles

steering rack slight leak on n/s o/s rear tyre cracking on both side walls

Fail 20 May 2014 87,725 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,655 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 70,593 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 70,564 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 67,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 63,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,370 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 61,115 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,096 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 52,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,478 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 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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BT53 ODE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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