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BF03 PHX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,726 mi
Last recorded108,726 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,726 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside SILL COVER FITTED

OIL LEAK

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has slight corrosion under side of vehicle various places front to rear

Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside SILL COVER FITTED

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,720 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,193 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,995 miles

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

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

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 PHX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

BF03 PHX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BF03 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 PHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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