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BF03 MSV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,072 mi
Last recorded94,072 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MSV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 94,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 94,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 71,865 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 71,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,612 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,946 miles

Both rear tyres are perrished and showing signs of age

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,564 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,401 miles

Alt/ belt heavily cracked worn

Front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,606 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,606 miles

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

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,262 miles

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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 MSV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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