MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f indicator lamp lense missing but no white light
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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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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