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AV03 EUH

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EUH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 125,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components getting corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2026 125,865 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components getting corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,320 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 123,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 120,173 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 120,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 116,871 miles

both outer sills getting rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2023 116,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sills getting rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 105,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 105,805 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,428 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,524 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2017 90,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 90,314 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,488 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 75,488 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 67,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 57,458 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 57,458 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 49,314 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 41,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,118 miles

auxilary belt deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2010 38,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

auxilary belt deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2009 33,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2008 31,844 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,156 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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AV03 EUH is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV03 EUH, 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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AV03 EUH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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