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B19 MGX

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,837 mi
Last recorded174,837 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 174,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 157,871 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 157,871 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 148,388 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 148,388 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 138,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 138,169 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 126,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 117,409 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre brake light not connected at time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 108,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 108,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 93,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 83,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2008 83,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,453 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 55,453 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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B19 MGX is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B19 MGX, 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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B19 MGX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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