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BN03 NJZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight chip in screen (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 93,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 84,612 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,234 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,393 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,306 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 57,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,303 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,157 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 Apr 2006 27,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,444 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 NJZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

BN03 NJZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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