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BT53 ODP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

37,456 mi
Last recorded37,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ODP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 37,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 37,410 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,849 miles

Offside front wing corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,087 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2023 36,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,699 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box is leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 33,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 32,894 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Front brake discs and pads have 4000 miles left.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,872 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,795 miles

Rear brake discs and pads 6000 miles left.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs and pads 6000 miles left.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,735 miles

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Offside front ABS reluctor broken.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 29,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Offside front ABS reluctor broken.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,000 miles

Offside front ABS reluctor broken.

Slight drag from offside front brake.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,147 miles

Offside front ABS reluctor broken.

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,615 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 26,615 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 24,935 miles

Slight drag from offside rear brake.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 24,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 23,391 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 23,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 21,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 19,240 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2008 19,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 16,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 12,312 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 ODP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ODP, 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 ODP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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