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BD03 SKZ

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,618 mi
Last recorded138,618 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 138,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 134,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 134,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,561 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 125,561 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,341 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose , (corroded up side of fuel tank ) (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,113 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre walls slight cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,349 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,642 miles

alternater belt cracking

rear seats removed

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,833 miles

n/s/f tyre touching shock mount

o/s/f tyre touching shock mount

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 SKZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

BD03 SKZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is BD03 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 SKZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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