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BK03 UTC

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UTC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,057 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

free play in handbrake

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,221 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,321 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 84,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,117 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,517 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber poor condition

burning oil

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,452 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,514 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock obsorbers slightly misting

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock obsorbers slightly misting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,807 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside rear shock obsorber slightly damp

nearside rear tyre inner and outerwalls starting to crack

offside front seat cushion loose

offside front tyre outerwall cracking

offside rear tyre outerwall has splits in it not exposing cords though

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake pads starting to wear low

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside rear shock obsorber slightly damp

nearside rear tyre inner and outerwalls starting to crack

offside front seat cushion loose

offside front tyre outerwall cracking

offside rear tyre outerwall has splits in it not exposing cords though

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,185 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 UTC is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UTC, 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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BK03 UTC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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