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AK03 XXM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,050 mi
Last recorded96,050 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XXM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,050 miles

Battery loses but not insured

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre perrish

Offside Rear Tyre perrish

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 96,013 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)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 81,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 81,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2011 59,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 51,432 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 42,500 miles

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

rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2009 42,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2008 34,344 miles

rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

surface corrosion to radiator

Pass 9 May 2007 27,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,144 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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AK03 XXM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK03 XXM, 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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AK03 XXM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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