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BC03 UGB

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 120,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 105,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,219 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,219 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,483 miles

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

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

battery failure after test

Fail 14 Jan 2011 82,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery failure after test

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,477 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 33,342 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,762 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 UGB is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

BC03 UGB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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