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BF03 EWY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,471 mi
Last recorded75,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EWY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,471 miles

Damage to rear end behind bumper

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,598 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,005 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,787 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,192 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,192 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake pads low. †parking brake leaver high †front tyres worn on edges

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 EWY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF03 EWY, 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 BF03 EWY registered?

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

Is BF03 EWY safe to buy?

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