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BD03 KRE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,637 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,492 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,911 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 66,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,391 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 34,125 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,826 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,280 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall and worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and nail in tread

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

rear no.plate marked

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 24,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall and worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and nail in tread

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

rear no.plate marked

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 11,064 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 KRE 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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

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

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