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BT03 LDC

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LDC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 112,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,945 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 103,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,395 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 6 Oct 2011 66,395 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 53,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 41,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine under cover loose

Pass 23 May 2007 33,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,611 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 LDC is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT03 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

BT03 LDC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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