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BG03 EZP

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,210 mi
Last recorded52,210 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,210 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear door frame damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Rear door frame damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2018 50,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,990 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

nearside rear tyre badly perished and deteriorated on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,797 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,719 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,739 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 41,739 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,807 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,807 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,822 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,248 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 26,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,849 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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BG03 EZP is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG03 EZP, 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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BG03 EZP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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