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BD03 RYT

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RYT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 152,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 144,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 144,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 133,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat play

osr park brake low reading

Fail 14 Aug 2012 133,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat play

osr park brake low reading

Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,934 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 126,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 120,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusting

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,465 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusting

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 114,314 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 114,314 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 105,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 82,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,442 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 RYT is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

BD03 RYT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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