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BF03 MME

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,851 miles

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

windscreen cracked across lower edgs

Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,834 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked across lower edgs

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,889 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 101,887 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight bind

screen cracked along bottom and not considered to affect drivers view

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,093 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 85,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,337 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 68,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 68,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,912 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front seats faulty.

Both rear tyres out of shape.

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,046 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

N/S/F seat faulty.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,046 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

N/S/F seat faulty.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,286 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,283 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear screen wash not working.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,489 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 MME is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MME, 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 MME is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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