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BN03 VUA

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,611 mi
Last recorded166,611 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 166,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 156,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 149,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 149,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 141,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 133,793 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 133,785 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 118,576 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,576 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 70,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 52,428 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 VUA is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUA, 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

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What year was BN03 VUA registered?

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

Is BN03 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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