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BF03 PGY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,236 miles

ecm light on indicating fault in system

Fail 3 Jun 2016 88,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ecm light on indicating fault in system

Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 64,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,885 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,558 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

very slight brake drag on offside rear and nearside front

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,245 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,883 miles

offside front tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,265 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 PGY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc 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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

BF03 PGY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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