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BT03 EZJ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EZJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,348 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 57,237 miles

Central Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot not openable (6.2.B.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. backrest not foldable (6.2.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,717 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)

o/s/r tyre perishered on sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,717 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)

o/s/r tyre perishered on sidewall

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,478 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2014 49,478 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,767 miles

drivers seat tilt inop

slight cracking on rear tyres sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,804 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 41,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,401 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bad oil leak gear box

both rear tyres crackes in sidewalls

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

track

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,651 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cut in sidewall n/s

both rear tyres side wall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 29,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,728 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 EZJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EZJ, 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 EZJ registered?

BT03 EZJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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