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AU53 OPX

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,959 mi
Last recorded82,959 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OPX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,356 miles

MIL WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,382 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs ,early corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,792 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack in treads.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,320 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,288 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,032 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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AU53 OPX is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU53 OPX, 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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AU53 OPX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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