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BD03 AUP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,171 mi
Last recorded138,171 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 138,171 miles

steel wheels on front

Fail 16 Oct 2013 138,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 123,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,611 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking, also got nail in tread needs replacing soon

offside front tyre wearing inner edge needs replacing soon

Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,050 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing on edges need replacing soon

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,266 miles

nsr tyre cracking outer wall and nail in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,266 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking outer wall and nail in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,727 miles

handbrake travel high †nail nsr tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,472 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 AUP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AUP, 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 AUP registered?

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

Is BD03 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 AUP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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