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YS53 BWK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BWK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,591 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body and sills have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2018 88,591 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body and sills have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,442 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,442 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,412 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,984 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,887 miles

adv. all tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,017 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,697 miles

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

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

r/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,315 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 BWK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BWK, 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 BWK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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