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AR02 SER

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,454 mi
Last recorded59,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 SER
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,454 miles

middle exhaust blowing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,258 miles

N/S/F Seat Does Not Fold Forward

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S/F Door Card Missing

O/S/F Front Seat Doesn't Fold Forward

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Seat Does Not Fold Forward

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S/F Door Card Missing

O/S/F Front Seat Doesn't Fold Forward

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,560 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,584 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,567 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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AR02 SER is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR02 SER, 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 AR02 SER registered?

AR02 SER is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AR02 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 SER shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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