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YS53 BGF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,020 mi
Last recorded55,020 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BGF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2017 45,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,471 miles

Driver's seat loose in rail ,but still secure.

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover- slightly leaking grease

N/S/F tyre valve perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,446 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,738 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 23,848 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,009 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,728 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 13,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 11,067 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 11,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,464 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 BGF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGF, 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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What year was YS53 BGF registered?

YS53 BGF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is YS53 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 BGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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