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BJ03 VLY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,968 mi
Last recorded89,968 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,968 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Nearside front constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside front wheel bearig slight play.Nearside front track rod end slight play.Offside front and rear tyre worn close to limit.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,962 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 74,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,796 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,063 miles

Oil leak

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,393 miles

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AREAS/PERISH MARKS.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM

Pass 5 May 2009 38,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,189 miles

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

front screen stone chipped

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 VLY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

BJ03 VLY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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