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AP03 UMM

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UMM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 74,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,888 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,874 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,673 miles

Dampness around power steering rack

Exhaust centre section corroding

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Dampness around power steering rack

Exhaust centre section corroding

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,068 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valves cracking

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,604 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on the inside

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,752 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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AP03 UMM is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 UMM, 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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AP03 UMM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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