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BG03 LUE

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,095 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,760 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front seat base cushions loose at front

engine light on/ missfire/ coolant leaking

o/s brake flexi bracket has sharp edges (could cut flexi)

rear tyres have caught on wheelarch trim

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,319 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,259 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in screen offside

slight corrosion offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,896 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in screen offside

slight corrosion offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,283 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,273 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,596 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 LUE is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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