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BJ03 VRM

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VRM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 89,000 miles

mil light on

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2021 89,000 miles

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

mil light on

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2020 76,878 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 76,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,555 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2018 47,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 41,197 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 41,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,774 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,774 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 31,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 28,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 25,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 17,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 10,637 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 VRM is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

BJ03 VRM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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