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BT03 OTL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,262 mi
Last recorded87,262 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OTL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,262 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades split.

offside rear tyre cut on side wall slightly.

slight play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

vehicle is overheating

Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,678 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 80,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,843 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades splitting

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades splitting

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,695 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 OTL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

BT03 OTL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is BT03 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 OTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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