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AO53 MJF

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,861 mi
Last recorded127,861 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MJF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 127,861 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 127,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,217 miles

both front tyres worn

exhaust hangers corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,933 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,570 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 49,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 43,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,291 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate around edges but not affecting letters

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,403 miles

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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AO53 MJF is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

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

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