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BT03 CVD

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CVD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,795 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,431 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,790 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer tyre wall

Fail 3 Jun 2014 50,790 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,236 miles

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,828 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/ s/front wiper smears slightly and split on ends

Fail 4 Jun 2011 33,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,510 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,109 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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BT03 CVD is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT03 CVD, 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 BT03 CVD registered?

BT03 CVD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 CVD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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