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AU52 FTT

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FTT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,318 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

battery is insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

battery is insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,547 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight damage to front windscreen. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,108 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s and o/s front seat belt webbings becoming frayed

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,181 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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AU52 FTT is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU52 FTT, 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 AU52 FTT registered?

AU52 FTT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AU52 FTT safe to buy?

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