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AV03 MWX

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MWX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,118 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,490 miles

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

Nearside Front abs reluctor ring cracked

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,565 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner and outer side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,219 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,603 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,208 miles

long parking brake lever travel

nearside front tyre tread low on the outter edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 13,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,310 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,015 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 MWX is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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