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AW03 BXA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,821 mi
Last recorded70,821 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,821 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlights slightly loose

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

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,821 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlights slightly loose

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 52,339 miles

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

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

coolant level low no visible leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2010 52,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant level low no visible leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2009 45,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,492 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,076 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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AW03 BXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

AW03 BXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is AW03 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 BXA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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