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BK03 WPA

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,098 mi
Last recorded78,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,358 miles

Nearside Rear Splits to sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,865 miles

All four tyre treads low.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,850 miles

Both outer c.v.boots deteriorated.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,850 miles

Both outer c.v.boots deteriorated.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres difrent sizes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,683 miles

front and rear tyres difrent sizes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,629 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,687 miles

n/s/ tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,187 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,436 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,436 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 WPA is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK03 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

BK03 WPA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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