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AW03 BWV

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BWV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,194 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,378 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front heat sheilding detiorated & front exhaust flexable joint detiorating

Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front heat sheilding detiorated & front exhaust flexable joint detiorating

Fail 24 Aug 2012 83,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside plastic sill cover loose

Fail 7 Sep 2011 70,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside plastic sill cover loose

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,415 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,771 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear wiper and washer's faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,771 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper and washer's faulty

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,080 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 22,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,081 miles

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

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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AW03 BWV 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 AW03 BWV, 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 AW03 BWV registered?

AW03 BWV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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