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BG03 GUD

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GUD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,081 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 59,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,798 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear sidewall perished

Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,794 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear sidewall perished

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,436 miles

Battery insecure

slight warp front discs

v/slight bind front brakes

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,751 miles

exhaust emmisions on limmit

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 42,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,491 miles

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

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

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 GUD is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GUD, 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 BG03 GUD registered?

BG03 GUD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BG03 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 GUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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