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AM53 REA

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,866 mi
Last recorded49,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 REA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,866 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 49,866 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bearing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bearing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust leak centre section

Pass 31 May 2023 49,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to wheel arches & rear inner sills

Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,873 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,149 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2007 18,631 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,887 miles

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

handbrake out of adjustment

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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AM53 REA is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AM53 REA, 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 AM53 REA registered?

AM53 REA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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