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AO53 MHL

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MHL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 152,168 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2025 152,168 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 151,933 miles

Competition seats and belts fitted

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 151,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Competition seats and belts fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,684 miles

rally car with safety extras

Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rally car with safety features

Fail 9 Mar 2018 150,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rally car with safety features

Pass 3 Feb 2017 148,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rally car with usual safety features

Fail 3 Feb 2017 148,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rally car with usual safety features

Pass 13 Feb 2016 147,357 miles

rally car extra safety features

Pass 14 Feb 2015 145,932 miles

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

rally car with safety features

Pass 1 Mar 2014 144,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non standard seats abd belts roll cage fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2014 144,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non standard seats abd belts roll cage fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,894 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 137,894 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,549 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 124,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,716 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 121,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,416 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has damage on inside side wall

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

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

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

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,651 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 70,556 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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AO53 MHL is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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