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BN03 COU

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,520 mi
Last recorded71,520 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 COU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,520 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,118 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,630 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,720 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 COU is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN03 COU?

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What year was BN03 COU registered?

BN03 COU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BN03 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 COU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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