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AO53 MFX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,372 mi
Last recorded98,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MFX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,701 miles

Offside Front tyre split on inner wall

both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,074 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre valve perished

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,072 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre valve perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,691 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,952 miles

offside front tyre split on inner wall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,349 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,349 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to crack on shoulders.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,828 miles

front tyres low tread

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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AO53 MFX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO53 MFX, 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 AO53 MFX registered?

AO53 MFX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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