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BJ03 UAU

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UAU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 57,437 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,527 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhausr silencer corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhausr silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,719 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 21,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,006 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 UAU is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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