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BN03 CRF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf/osf seat base,s deteriorating.(insecure).

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf/osf seat base,s deteriorating.(insecure).

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,598 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,590 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 57,578 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,734 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brakes juddering

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,067 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 47,067 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,541 miles

n/s wiper blade slight split

Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s wiper blade slight split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 21,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,485 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 CRF 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 64.7%.

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 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 BN03 CRF, 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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BN03 CRF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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