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BD03 DFE

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,576 mi
Last recorded176,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 176,576 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 162,948 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 162,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST RUSTY

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 159,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 152,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 152,294 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 146,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 118,951 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 118,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 91,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2011 69,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 68,938 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 57,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 31,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,904 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 DFE is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

BD03 DFE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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