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BG03 GXF

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,617 mi
Last recorded134,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GXF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 134,617 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2016 134,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,443 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,823 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has a lot off travel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,433 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,461 miles

NOTE !!! EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION IS HANGING LOWER THAN NORMALY WOULD BE EXPECTED.

NOTE !!! FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

NOTE !!! REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/ DETERIORATION.

NOTE !!! REAR N/S TYRE HAS WORN ON INNER EDGE.

NOTE !!! SMALL WINDSCREEN CHIP IN DRIVERS VIEW (NOT OUTSIDE OF SPECIFIED LIMIT).

Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,442 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE !!! FRONT PADS ARE WORN LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY) AND BRAKE FLUID IS NEAR TO MINIMUM.

NOTE !!! REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/DETERIORATOIN.

NOTE !!! REAR N/S TYRE HAS WORN ON INNER EDGE.

NOTE !!! SMALL WINDSCREEN CHIP IN DRIVERS VIEW (NOT OUTSIDE OF SPECIFIED LIMIT).

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,927 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN.

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT MOST TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES N/S AND O/S ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR.

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm AND WE SUGGEST CHANGE ASAP.

PLEASE NOTE !!! O/S/R TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM.

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR SEATS NOT FITTED THERFORE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED.

Fail 25 May 2006 59,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PLEASE NOTE!!! FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION AND WEARING THIN.

PLEASE NOTE!!! FRONT MOST TIE BAR BUSHES N/S AND O/S ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR.

PLEASE NOTE!!! FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT SUGGEST CHANGE ASAP.

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 GXF is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GXF, 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 GXF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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