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AP03 URW

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,716 mi
Last recorded152,716 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 URW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 152,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 142,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f fog lamp damaged and not working

n/side headlamp slightly insecure

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,981 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2015 119,981 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,094 miles

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust corroded and blown slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2014 112,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust corroded and blown slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded and flex in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded and flex in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,459 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteroirated

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,459 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer is deteroirated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front seat does not fold down

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,746 miles

both front tyres worn around inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,980 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,951 miles

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

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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AP03 URW is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver 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 AP03 URW, 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 AP03 URW registered?

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

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