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AO03 OFL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OFL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,108 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,106 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,134 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 43,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 41,232 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 41,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 39,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 36,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,787 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 30,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake inbalance and uneven when operated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,047 miles

Both rear tyre side wall's cracking

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,699 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 OFL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO03 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

AO03 OFL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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