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BJ03 CFV

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 144,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 143,517 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 143,517 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 136,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wheel arch's are rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2022 131,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel littlebit hard

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

Offside Rear tyer have a nail

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust have a small leaks

front and rear brake pads not vary good

under neath some place rasty

Fail 6 Apr 2022 131,352 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction itams hanging on the mereer (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel littlebit hard

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyer have a nail

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust have a small leaks

front and rear brake pads not vary good

under neath some place rasty

Pass 6 Apr 2021 123,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,202 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when all lights are on flashers some time stops (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights are intermittent when other lights are on (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill unable to check extent of corrosion as covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill unable to check extent of corrosion covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s on inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 106,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2018 91,864 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1 of 2 tail pipes are missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2017 77,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2016 68,831 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 64,036 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 59,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 52,518 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 47,902 miles

rear tyres worn inner sides.

Pass 9 May 2011 42,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,946 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 30,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 24,085 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2008 24,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,025 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,883 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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BJ03 CFV is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BJ03 CFV, 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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BJ03 CFV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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