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BD03 ASX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,887 mi
Last recorded71,887 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ASX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 71,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,887 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 70,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 63,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,287 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 44,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,655 miles

n/s/f tyre has slit in outer side wall not showing inner ply cords

Pass 16 May 2006 26,442 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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BD03 ASX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD03 ASX, 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 BD03 ASX registered?

BD03 ASX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BD03 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 ASX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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