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BK03 MYL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,706 mi
Last recorded63,706 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MYL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,706 miles

front tyres close to limit worn smooth inside

Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres close to limit worn smooth inside

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,241 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

rear shockers corroding

slight corrosion rear inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,431 miles

corrosion on rear undersill

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 44,951 miles

clarity o/s headlamp aim

clutch pedal rubber missing

condition n/s/r brake disc outer face BORDERLINE

condition o/s/f brake disc outer face

corrosion both rear undersills

handbrake travel

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance

rear number plate

Fail 6 May 2014 44,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clarity o/s headlamp aim

clutch pedal rubber missing

condition n/s/r brake disc outer face BORDERLINE

condition o/s/f brake disc outer face

corrosion both rear undersills

handbrake travel

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance

rear number plate

Pass 3 May 2013 38,403 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroded at flexi

Pass 11 May 2012 33,718 miles

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

c.v gaitors deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2010 24,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 24,837 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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 217,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,319 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 18,319 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 14,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 10,689 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 MYL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MYL, 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 BK03 MYL registered?

BK03 MYL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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