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BK03 LJV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,610 mi
Last recorded101,610 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LJV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 101,610 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 101,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 95,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 87,530 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 87,530 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2014 78,696 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 78,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2013 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2012 59,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 46,886 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 46,788 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2009 40,123 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 26,210 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 19,579 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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BK03 LJV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BK03 LJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 LJV registered?

BK03 LJV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BK03 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 LJV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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