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AO03 BYC

2003 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,483 mi
Last recorded136,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BYC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,483 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 136,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 123,991 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2018 123,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre has some damage to outer side wall

Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre has some damage to outer side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,888 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,041 miles

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covbers fitted, unable to tilt offside front seat back

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covbers fitted, unable to tilt offside front seat back

Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,579 miles

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

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to tilt offside front seat back

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to tilt drivers seat back

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,324 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to tilt drivers seat back

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,129 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil on minimum

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,011 miles

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,447 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,798 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing & cracking

side skirts preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,661 miles

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,235 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 22,394 miles

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

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

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 BYC is a 2003 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO03 BYC, 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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AO03 BYC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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