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BU03 BKD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 BKD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2013 86,496 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet difficult to close

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,786 miles

all inner brake pads look low

Fail 17 Dec 2011 77,709 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all inner brake pads look low

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,707 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 61,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,058 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 40,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,069 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 27,933 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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 BKD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU03 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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