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BF03 FZH

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,908 mi
Last recorded58,908 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 58,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 58,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 58,064 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 56,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,853 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort poor

Pass 5 May 2015 49,182 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,631 miles

both front brakes binding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,672 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber wearing.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

p/a/steering drive belt slightly cracked.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,043 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 FZH is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

BF03 FZH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BF03 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FZH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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