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BD03 ATU

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ATU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 84,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 73,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat does not pull forward

Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat does not pull forward

Pass 18 May 2010 67,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 67,519 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 57,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,461 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 ATU is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD03 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

BD03 ATU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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