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BF03 MVC

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,453 mi
Last recorded88,453 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MVC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches/inner sills in car (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 88,453 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches/inner sills in car (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,125 miles

Nearside Front 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 Sep 2014 79,699 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,102 miles

ecu light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,535 miles

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

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vheicle structure

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

rear tyres slightly perished on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2008 50,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vheicle structure

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

rear tyres slightly perished on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MVC is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

BF03 MVC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BF03 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 MVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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