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BN03 VVB

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VVB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,432 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 78,432 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 73,300 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 73,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,993 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,674 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

manifold heatshield loose

Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

manifold heatshield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,327 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,957 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,952 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,506 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 VVB is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

BN03 VVB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BN03 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VVB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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