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BN03 VUW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,004 mi
Last recorded151,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 151,004 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 151,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

blue bulbs in car

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 10 Jul 2015 137,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

blue bulbs in car

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 120,434 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to side walls of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight damage to side walls of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,248 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2012 89,210 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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s /f metal brake end corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,446 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 72,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,399 miles

o/s/f indicator lamp lense missing but no white light

Fail 8 May 2009 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f indicator lamp lense missing but no white light

rear brakes below efficiency

Pass 12 May 2008 52,468 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 1 Nov 2007 50,776 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,042 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 VUW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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