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BC03 DRY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,891 mi
Last recorded36,891 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DRY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 36,891 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 36,890 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2015 32,375 miles

both front side lights dim

both front tyres wearing low and worn on edges

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

surface corrosion to underbody

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2014 26,682 miles

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

chips in screen

hand brake travel is high

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil on engine, gearbox and turbo

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,682 miles

chips in screen

hand brake travel is high

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil on engine, gearbox and turbo

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,132 miles

camber on o/s/r wheel looks incorect

o/s/f tyre stepping on edges

oil on engine

oil on gear box

Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,129 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

camber on o/s/r wheel looks incorect

o/s/f tyre stepping on edges

oil on engine

oil on gear box

Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,888 miles

Oil leak

amp wiring loose

battery insecure a m m not connected

o/s/f/ lower ball joint rubber leaking grease

Fail 2 Feb 2012 70,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,853 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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BC03 DRY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BC03 DRY, 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 BC03 DRY registered?

BC03 DRY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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