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AV03 BYZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,398 mi
Last recorded91,398 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BYZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 91,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise,small cut to sidewall n/s/r tyre.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

advise,small cut to sidewall n/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

cover sills

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,719 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,275 miles

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,011 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,531 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 33,522 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,529 miles

covers over outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,781 miles

checked body to plastic sill covers

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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AV03 BYZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV03 BYZ, 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 AV03 BYZ registered?

AV03 BYZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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