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BC03 UAK

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UAK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,422 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,493 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,999 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,999 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,017 miles

minor play osf track rod end

Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor play osf track rod end

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,792 miles

exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,792 miles

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

exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,450 miles

rear back box slighty corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front seats dont tilt forward.

chips in w/screen.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,707 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 UAK is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UAK, 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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BC03 UAK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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