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BD03 ATN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ATN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,347 miles

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

Light corrosion to rear sills advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sticker at top of windscreen fitted but view of the road ok

ns windscreen washer jet advised

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Light corrosion to rear sills advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sticker at top of windscreen fitted but view of the road ok

ns windscreen washer jet advised

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake pipes greased

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Screen visor fitted but not effecting view of the road

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,201 miles

Rear brake pipes greased

Screen visor fitted but not effecting view of the road

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,100 miles

sun visor strip fitted but not imparing vision of road

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,100 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sun visor strip fitted but not imparing vision of road

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,301 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracking and 2 nails in tread area

Sun visor strip fitted to screen just into swept area at top

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,301 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracking and 2 nails in tread area

Sun visor strip fitted to screen just into swept area at top

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,021 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,650 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 ATN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ATN, 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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BD03 ATN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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