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AO03 BYG

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,232 mi
Last recorded84,232 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,232 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 84,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,635 miles

engine mounting split

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounting split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,721 miles

lower engine tie mounting split

Fail 23 Jan 2013 69,721 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lower engine tie mounting split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,649 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questionable spacing of characters on front and rear no. plates

Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,117 miles

Battery insecure

hand brake travel high

near side rear lamp cracked/repaired

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

rear side rear tyre wall perished

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,815 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,502 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,317 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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AO03 BYG is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 AO03 BYG, 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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AO03 BYG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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