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BD03 RYY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,884 mi
Last recorded56,884 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RYY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,884 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 56,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,840 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

OSR pads are low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,506 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,074 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,212 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 RYY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 RYY registered?

BD03 RYY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 RYY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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