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AO03 OTA

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OTA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,686 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts of structure starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,396 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to split

Fail 26 Jan 2016 95,396 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to split

Fail 17 Jan 2015 88,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,753 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 66,080 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,728 miles

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

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

n/s/f washer not working

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,187 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,960 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 OTA is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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