MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & brake disc blue (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front seat unable to fold
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & brake disc blue (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger seat does not fold down
Nearside Outer sill cover fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
bulge on top coolant hose
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
bulge on top coolant hose
sill covers fitted
Battery insecure yet caged.
Rear fog lamp switch inconsistent.
Rear tailgate struts defective.
Rear wiper blade torn.
parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel.
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear and both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre on 3mm
advise rear fog light switch replaceing
advise tailgate struts replaceing
all valve stems perishing
battery insecure
slight front brake imbalance
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear and both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre on 3mm
advise rear fog light switch replaceing
advise tailgate struts replaceing
all valve stems perishing
battery insecure
slight front brake imbalance
valve stems deteriorating
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all valve stems deteriorating
washers partially blocked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise parking brake adjusting
front washer pipe leaking
rear fog light switch sticking
vehicle speed pickup ring cracked
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise parking brake adjusting
front washer pipe leaking
rear fog light switch sticking
vehicle speed pickup ring cracked
(5) Both front outer drive shaft gaters deteriorated slightly.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
(1) Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
(5) Both front outer drive shaft gaters deteriorated slightly.
(1) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. 2mm.
(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit. 3mm.
(3) Both front outer drive shaft gaters deteriorated close to limit.
(7) Nearside rear brake hose deteriorated slightly.
(8) Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
(1) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. 2mm.
(1) Offside front brake binding slightly and showing signs of being hot.
(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit. 3mm.
(3) Both front outer drive shaft gaters deteriorated close to limit.
(7) Nearside rear brake hose deteriorated slightly.
(8) Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH.
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/ & N/S/ OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO BAD EXHAUST BLOW.
O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON. NOT TESTED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
washer hose leaking
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 ULG 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 56%.
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 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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