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AO03 XWR

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,419 miles

vehicle presented for test as a rally car

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,864 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle presented for test as a rally car

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,792 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle presented for test as a rally car

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,161 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Both sill ends rusty.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,760 miles

Offside Front Cut in tyre and slightly mis-shapen

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,261 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,335 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,995 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,443 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting/deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2012 55,154 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 55,154 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OSF SEAT WONT TILT BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GATORS CRACKED/PERISHED

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2011 51,926 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 51,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,748 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 43,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 43,375 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,412 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2007 34,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 27,627 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 XWR is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

AO03 XWR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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