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BD03 SFV

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 SFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,538 miles

battery insecure. dampness around steering rack. both front seat cushions loose.

srs light on.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,538 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

battery insecure. dampness around steering rack. both front seat cushions loose.

srs light on.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,039 miles

wheel alignment obviously incorrect

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 77,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,195 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 60,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 48,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SFV is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

BD03 SFV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 SFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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