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BD03 OOJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OOJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,129 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,104 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,919 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs slight wear

Pass 18 Jun 2010

n/s and o/s rear tyres treads cracking slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,529 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres treads cracking slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,342 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 37,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,385 miles

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

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 OOJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue 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 OOJ, 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 OOJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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