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AO53 ULG

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,356 mi
Last recorded120,356 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,356 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,341 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 116,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,908 miles

Battery insecure yet caged.

Rear fog lamp switch inconsistent.

Rear tailgate struts defective.

Rear wiper blade torn.

parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 108,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 108,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,691 miles

valve stems deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,373 miles

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

all valve stems deteriorating

washers partially blocked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,259 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 98,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,220 miles

(5) Both front outer drive shaft gaters deteriorated slightly.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 91,220 miles

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.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 89,160 miles

(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.

Fail 9 May 2012 88,881 miles

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.

Pass 13 May 2011 77,024 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 77,024 miles

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.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,563 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,563 miles

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.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,919 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 41,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,553 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 22,450 miles

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?

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 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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