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BD03 RZF

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RZF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 124,705 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe two nuts missing at flange to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,501 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 11,186 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sill corroded

small crack to offside outer wind screen

Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to deterorate

Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2012 99,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake has slight side to side movement

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

hand brake has slight side to side movement

oil leak around engine

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,601 miles

both number plate lights dim

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

oil around engine

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,332 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,748 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted ( noise level on limit )

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre stop light restrictor on borderline

hand brake has slight side to side movement

rear exhaust rubber slighty perished

Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,433 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 56,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,882 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 RZF is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

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

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