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BF03 UBA

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UBA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 113,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,264 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 104,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 101,762 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2019 100,389 miles

exhaust rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2018 98,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,736 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,973 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 94,973 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 86,194 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

big bore silencer fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 82,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,566 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 81,566 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,054 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 77,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 67,314 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,658 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 57,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,342 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 UBA is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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