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AO03 XWN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,021 mi
Last recorded72,021 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 71,781 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 59,478 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 50,420 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,660 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 41,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 34,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,964 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 13,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,573 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 XWN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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