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AP53 EWH

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,158 mi
Last recorded173,158 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EWH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 173,158 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main swinging axle bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 173,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, appearance of being used in low preasure or runflat condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, appearance of having been used in low preasure or runflat condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main swinging axle bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 160,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 147,973 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking on the outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 147,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking on the outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,651 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 133,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 119,579 miles

Both front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 119,534 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,407 miles

Nearside front headlamp loose.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer sills covered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front headlamp loose.

Outer sills covered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 78,956 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,806 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,525 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres, very worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,855 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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AP53 EWH is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP53 EWH, 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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AP53 EWH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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