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YS53 BFV

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 104,126 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 104,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 103,656 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 103,656 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Exhaust wiring disconnected. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,507 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 101,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 97,638 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,480 miles

Exhaust system thin throughout

Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,232 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 88,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,520 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear 1/2 of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear 1/2 of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,006 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 76,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,783 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,601 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,355 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,880 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,741 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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YS53 BFV is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YS53 BFV, 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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YS53 BFV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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