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AO03 BCZ

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,041 mi
Last recorded75,041 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BCZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,926 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 46,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,319 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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AO03 BCZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO03 BCZ, 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 AO03 BCZ registered?

AO03 BCZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is AO03 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BCZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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