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BL03 HXJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,489 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f wheel, inner rim bent.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,489 miles

1 exhaust rubber mounting broken & 1 splitting.

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s inner washer jet, poor.

o/s/f wheel inner rim bent

Fail 30 Jul 2012 83,459 miles

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

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

1 exhaust rubber mounting broken & 1 splitting.

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s inner washer jet, poor.

o/s/f wheel inner rim bent

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,254 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres, treads close to depth warning markers & worn very low at edges.

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres, treads close to depth warning markers & worn very low at edges.

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,645 miles

2 exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/f wheel inner rim bent

registration plate characters grey/black

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,994 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,394 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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BL03 HXJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HXJ, 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 BL03 HXJ registered?

BL03 HXJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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