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BL03 EWY

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EWY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,656 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,457 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,026 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,550 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,826 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,967 miles

Offside Front 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 EWY is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWY, 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 EWY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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