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BT03 SSK

2003 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SSK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,996 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,082 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 17,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,673 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 7,673 miles

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

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 SSK is a 2003 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

BT03 SSK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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