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AO53 UMC

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,144 mi
Last recorded154,144 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UMC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 154,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 140,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 129,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 129,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,285 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 99,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,918 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,101 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise o/s/r brake disc outer face rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,056 miles

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

o/s/r tyre small cracks in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,056 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre small cracks in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,726 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished on tread

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,634 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UMC is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

AO53 UMC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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