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BD03 DKF

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 112,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,540 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,540 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2013 108,534 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 108,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,376 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 106,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,312 miles

EML On During Test.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 96,312 miles

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

O/S/F Brake Slightly Binding

EML On During Test.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 87,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,872 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 73,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 62,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,048 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 DKF is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

BD03 DKF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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