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BL03 HXK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,580 mi
Last recorded55,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 55,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,048 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread no cords showing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,730 miles

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

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

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)

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 6.0MM , O/S/F = 3.0MM* , *** N/S/F = 2.0MM ***

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,144 miles

***** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED *****

Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,112 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 23,112 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)

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS/DISCS POSS>10/15,000 M ILES

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 8.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM , O/S/F = 6.0MM , N/S/F = 5.0MM.

WIPER BLADES TORN

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,973 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 HXK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

BL03 HXK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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