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BD03 LKP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,662 mi
Last recorded111,662 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 111,662 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

removed air freshener prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,571 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre has been fouling suspension strut at some point

Pass 25 Jul 2015 111,564 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 111,557 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both inner sills corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,081 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,323 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,382 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 LKP 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 LKP, 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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BD03 LKP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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