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BN03 COJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 COJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 69,950 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,802 miles

cracking found on rear tyre walls

Fail 8 Nov 2014 65,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking found on rear tyre walls

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,776 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front seat doesnt tilt

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front seat doesnt tilt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,315 miles

front exhaust coroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2011 521,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,847 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel requires slight adjustment

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,703 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,675 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 15,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,675 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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BN03 COJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN03 COJ, 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 BN03 COJ registered?

BN03 COJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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