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BU03 BKY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 BKY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 96,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,813 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,306 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 67,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 52,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,986 miles

o/s wiper arm slightly loose

parking brake travel slightly high

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 14 May 2007 36,986 miles

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

o/s wiper arm slightly loose

parking brake travel slightly high

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 25 May 2006 26,838 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 BKY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKY, 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 BU03 BKY registered?

BU03 BKY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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