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BU03 AGZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,390 mi
Last recorded177,390 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AGZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 177,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door handle tight

Fail 28 Nov 2017 177,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door handle tight

Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre sidewall condition

offside rear tyre edge worn and tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Nov 2016 164,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nails in both rear tyres

offside rear tyre edge worn and tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2014 128,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside seat back

Fail 9 Dec 2014 128,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside seat back

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,181 miles

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING OUTER

Fail 2 May 2008 28,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 28,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,069 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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BU03 AGZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU03 AGZ, 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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BU03 AGZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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