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AK03 XYS

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,942 mi
Last recorded110,942 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XYS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,942 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated/poor condition

fuel pipe corroded near fuel tank

Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated/poor condition

fuel pipe corroded near fuel tank

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,156 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/50 r16) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak top of engine ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/50 r16) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak top of engine ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 100,816 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,804 miles

Offside Front seat squab insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2016 97,068 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat squab insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2014 91,840 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,655 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 84,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,714 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,442 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 23,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,559 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XYS is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK03 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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