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BT03 VDJ

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VDJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,755 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,577 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,943 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,148 miles

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

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 VDJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc 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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

BT03 VDJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 VDJ safe to buy?

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