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BL03 EWP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 81,841 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 81,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 79,103 miles

baterry slightly loose

both outer sills plastic covered

Fail 31 May 2016 79,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,253 miles

n/s front tyre has low tread depth

Fail 21 May 2015 78,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre has low tread depth

Pass 27 May 2014 77,266 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2013 73,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,143 miles

Please note n/s/r tyre showing crakes to side wall but no cords showing (inside)

Please note windows on this vehicle have been tinted

Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,194 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,551 miles

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)

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 EWP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL03 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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