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BF03 PHU

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,197 mi
Last recorded50,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PHU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 34,597 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 20,136 miles

Front 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 PHU is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 PHU registered?

BF03 PHU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BF03 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 PHU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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