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BG03 NTL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer Sill damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,707 miles

Floor pan damaged / dented

Large engine under tray fitted

Near side & off side outer sill damaged / dented

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 90,707 miles

Floor pan damaged / dented

Large engine under tray fitted

Near side & off side outer sill damaged / dented

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 89,717 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 884,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 87,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 57,827 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2011 57,827 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,919 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 42,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 42,877 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,734 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 NTL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

BG03 NTL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is BG03 NTL safe to buy?

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