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BJ03 TZH

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,970 mi
Last recorded133,970 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,970 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2013 128,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

engine management warning lamp on

headlamp aims adjusted during test

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,940 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,809 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,942 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,821 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

ALTERNATER BELT CRACKING HEAVILLY

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN TO METAL ON EDGE

DRIVERS SEAT WONT TILT FORWARD,HANDLE INOPERATIVE

ENGINE DAMP WITH OIL ACROSS TOP,FURTHER INVESTIGATION NEEDED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAVILLY BROKEN AND RATTLING

Nail in offside rear tyre

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKING HEAVILLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ADVISE TIMING BELT KIT REPLACEMENT

ENGINE HAS HEAVY COOLANT STAINES AROUND TIMING COVERS,SUSPECT WATER PUMP FAULT

Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,318 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,071 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 TZH is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

BJ03 TZH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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