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BJ03 PKD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 57,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,540 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear washer provides insufficent fluid

Fail 16 Mar 2020 52,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear washer provides insufficent fluid

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 49,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been repaired touching rear axle mount and close to hand brake cable (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,409 miles

drivers seat swab is loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat swab is loose

Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,534 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers seat swab is loose

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,993 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 13,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 11,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,398 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 PKD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BJ03 PKD, 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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What year was BJ03 PKD registered?

BJ03 PKD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 PKD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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