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BL03 EVR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,456 mi
Last recorded87,456 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,456 miles

surface corrosion rear inner flitches

Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion rear inner flitches

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,333 miles

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

battery insecure but not likely to fall

Fail 10 Aug 2019 84,313 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

battery insecure but not likely to fall

Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,086 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,476 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 78,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,290 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking but not showing cords

Fail 28 Nov 2014 73,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking but not showing cords

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads worn

O/S/R tyre slightly worn and perished

Pass 6 May 2010 67,042 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,109 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,879 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 44,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

only just passed emission test

smell of antifreerze from engine area

Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,584 miles

Nails in both rear tyres

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,584 miles

Nails in both rear tyres

Rear wiper blade split

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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BL03 EVR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BL03 EVR, 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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BL03 EVR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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