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BJ03 CKX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,934 mi
Last recorded60,934 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CKX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,934 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,943 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 50,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall, not to cords

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Strong advise: nearside rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2013 34,859 miles

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)

different size tyres on front to back

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2013 34,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

different size tyres on front to back

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,745 miles

Damage to offside front bumper and wing

Front brake pads very low

Fail 4 Jan 2012 27,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to offside front bumper and wing

Front brake pads very low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,175 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,135 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 14,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,897 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 CKX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ03 CKX, 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 CKX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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