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BJ03 PKA

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PKA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,647 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,158 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,708 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,937 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)

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

handbrake high

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,071 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,071 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,925 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,296 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,366 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 PKA is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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