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AO03 OTT

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OTT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

poor alignment of exhaust system

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust cat rubbing on gear selector rods

Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,344 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs badly worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,214 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,214 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre starting to split.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre starting to split.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,128 miles

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

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 OTT is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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