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BC03 UFR

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UFR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 55,497 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,478 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,616 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 26,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres outter wall shoulder slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,538 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 15,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,216 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 UFR is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFR, 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 UFR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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