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BF03 UAD

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,580 mi
Last recorded117,580 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UAD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Inner both rear sills are covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,169 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 117,169 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,817 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 86,817 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

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

engine oil leak

steering rack leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 39,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,273 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres mishaping across width

Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,922 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 23,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,492 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,249 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 UAD is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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