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AO03 EVJ

2003 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,920 mi
Last recorded122,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EVJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 116,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 98,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,292 miles

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,760 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 67,930 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,351 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 EVJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVJ, 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 AO03 EVJ registered?

AO03 EVJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AO03 EVJ safe to buy?

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