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BF03 MXA

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,767 miles

(driver's seat in poor condition but appears secure, also does not fold forward for rear access)

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2018 103,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

driver's seat in poor condition but appears secure, also foes not fold forwood for rear access

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,140 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low at edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn low at edges

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,945 miles

Cat cover is rattling

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,554 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 84,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked around outer edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner and outer edges

spare wheel flat

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,212 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked around outer edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner and outer edges

spare wheel flat

Pass 31 Aug 2013 76,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,267 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY PERISH MARKS ON SIDEWALLS AND TREADS (NO VISABLE SIGNS OF PLY OR CORDS)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,832 miles

PLEASE NOTE!!!! MID TO REAR SECTION JOINT OF EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

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 MXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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