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AO03 BCX

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BCX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 66,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,728 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,290 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

middle and rear exhaust corroded at joins

n/s front tyre on 2mm and bold on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

middle and rear exhaust corroded at joins

n/s front tyre on 2mm and bold on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,176 miles

wipers condition poor

Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light stays on.

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,453 miles

engine management light stays on.

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 36,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

long travel on handbrake

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long travel on handbrake

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,846 miles

Engine noisy, (Alternator??)

Front tyres worn at inner edges.

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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AO03 BCX is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO03 BCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 BCX registered?

AO03 BCX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AO03 BCX safe to buy?

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