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BN03 VUU

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,755 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi detoriated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres worn / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded underneath / all front rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 112,755 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi detoriated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres worn / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded underneath / all front rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,772 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 99,764 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AS NESSARY (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2017 94,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust clamp is broke

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,145 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,015 miles

minor leak of exhaust gas

oil cap missing

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,015 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil cap missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,601 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,794 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 VUU is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

BN03 VUU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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