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BF03 ENC

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,004 mi
Last recorded119,004 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ENC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 119,004 miles

Both rear brakes slightly grabbing

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear slam panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,272 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 113,249 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine check light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 106,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 106,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 97,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine check light on,oil cooler pipes corroded,water coolant pipes corroded,offside rear brake pipe has been greased.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine check light on,oil cooler pipes corroded,water coolant pipes corroded,offside rear brake pipe has been greased.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,685 miles

engine check light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,967 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,470 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 46,470 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,353 miles

O/S/rear inner tyre wall has deep cut.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,266 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 10,266 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 10,111 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 ENC is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ENC, 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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BF03 ENC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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