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BF03 GBE

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GBE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,859 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre heavily split on inner and outer walls!!

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre heavily split on inner and outer walls!!

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 28,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,163 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 GBE is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

BF03 GBE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BF03 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 GBE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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