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BL03 HXU

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HXU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 73,760 miles

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

eml light indicates fault

Fail 25 Apr 2015 73,638 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

eml light indicates fault

Pass 16 May 2014 69,322 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and walls and nail in it

outer cv boots cracking

Fail 16 May 2014 69,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and walls and nail in it

outer cv boots cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,886 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine coolant everywhere in engine bay

Pass 31 May 2012 56,502 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,089 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 1 Jun 2010 46,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 26 May 2009 40,102 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

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

Fail 14 May 2009 39,886 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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,238 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level low

handbrake has long travel

nearside rear brake hose twisted slightly

offside front tyre wearing on edges

two nails in offside rear tyre

unable to tilt nearside front seat forwards

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 HXU is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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