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BT03 EZH

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,552 mi
Last recorded111,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,552 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 106,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,053 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,045 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,904 miles

advise rear brake pads

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,904 miles

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

advise rear brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,103 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise headlamps ns /os

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,607 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,951 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 EZH is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EZH, 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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BT03 EZH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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