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EA53 BCO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BCO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 68,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 65,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 55,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,028 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 40,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,840 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 35,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,608 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,037 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 23,037 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 19,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EA53 BCO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA53 BCO, 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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EA53 BCO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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