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YY03 BOF

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BOF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,389 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,305 miles

Front brake pads thin

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,305 miles

Front brake pads thin

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

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

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,229 miles

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

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

both auxillary drive belts cracking

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,466 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery is insecure.

Front exhaust heat shild is loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 53,915 miles

N/S/F Trey is worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,915 miles

N/S/F Trey is worn on outer edge

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front seat runner worn

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,164 miles

nearside rear tyre just starting to pearish slightley

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,758 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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YY03 BOF is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YY03 BOF, 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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YY03 BOF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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