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BJ03 DWP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,669 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,668 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working no stop lamps working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 77,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,355 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bumper is slightly damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2014 65,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r bumper is slightly damaged

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,688 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged, but no ply or cords exposed.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,875 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,339 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,833 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 26,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 22,137 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,137 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 DWP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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