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BF03 ELW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,429 mi
Last recorded66,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ELW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,429 miles

srs light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,372 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,875 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate(crack/split)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,873 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate(crack/split)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,765 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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BF03 ELW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BF03 ELW, 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 BF03 ELW registered?

BF03 ELW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ELW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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