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BG03 GWA

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GWA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,557 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 87,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,050 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,792 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,871 miles

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,791 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,261 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 GWA is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWA, 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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What year was BG03 GWA registered?

BG03 GWA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BG03 GWA safe to buy?

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