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BN03 VUB

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,627 mi
Last recorded41,627 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,627 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front outer cv boots slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,826 miles

wheel covers fitted,wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,797 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,287 miles

slight cracks n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,437 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,230 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 29,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,394 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 VUB is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

BN03 VUB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2003.

Is BN03 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VUB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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