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BF03 PFY

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,445 mi
Last recorded79,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,445 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 79,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,818 miles

Air filter housing insecure

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

different sized tyres and wheels fitted front and rear.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,476 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2011 52,463 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,975 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,975 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,048 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 PFY is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

BF03 PFY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 PFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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