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AU53 ZGR

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZGR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,558 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,681 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,486 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 ZGR 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 90%.

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 ZGR, 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 AU53 ZGR registered?

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

Is AU53 ZGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZGR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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