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BG03 GWK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GWK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

offside front abs wire+bracket adrift

offside front antiroll bar drop link not sitting correctley

Fail 22 Apr 2011 89,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

offside front abs wire+bracket adrift

offside front antiroll bar drop link not sitting correctley

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,067 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and perished!!

brake pedal rubber worn!!

engine management light illuminated on dashboard!!

exhaust backbox heavly corroded!!

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread!!(3mm)

oil leak under vechicle gearbox!!

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes!!

slight movement in offside front drop link!!

Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and perished!!

brake pedal rubber worn!!

engine management light illuminated on dashboard!!

exhaust backbox heavly corroded!!

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread!!(3mm)

oil leak under vechicle gearbox!!

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes!!

slight movement in offside front drop link!!

Fail 21 Apr 2009 63,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight bind on rear brakes ok on r/b/test

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight bind on rear brakes ok on r/b/test

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,759 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,737 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 GWK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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