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BT03 XYY

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XYY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,667 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,356 miles

both rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 41,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 36,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,951 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 XYY is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT03 XYY registered?

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

Is BT03 XYY safe to buy?

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