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BT53 WUK

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,151 mi
Last recorded178,151 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WUK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 178,151 miles

Coolant leak Water Pipe Into Water Pump ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 178,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 164,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check both front wheel bearings due to brakes binding excessively

Fail 3 Feb 2022 164,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check both front wheel bearings due to brakes binding excessively

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,392 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 152,362 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 151,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 140,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2018 140,763 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive water emitted from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding nearside/offside (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2015 139,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 127,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,627 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 112,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,792 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,450 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 WUK is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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