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BF03 FCD

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,905 mi
Last recorded49,905 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FCD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 49,905 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 13 May 2013 49,905 miles

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2012 45,457 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2012 45,457 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 39,848 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,820 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 28,347 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 28,347 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 21,226 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT

DAMAGE TO O/S SILL

Pass 14 May 2008 17,875 miles

both bumpers scratched

eml on

nearside door trim loose

pas rack damp

Pass 21 May 2007 14,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,178 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 12,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FCD is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

BF03 FCD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BF03 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FCD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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