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AV03 MXA

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,634 mi
Last recorded44,634 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,634 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,056 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/F DRIVER SEAT CUSHON INSECURE LOWER PAD

Offside Front O/S/F DRIVER SEAT NOT ABLE TO TIP BUT SECURE

Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,005 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/F DRIVER SEAT CUSHON INSECURE LOWER PAD

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front O/S/F DRIVER SEAT NOT ABLE TO TIP BUT SECURE

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,565 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 31,565 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,124 miles

both rear tyres perrished inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,426 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,059 miles

both front tyres low edges

rear silencer rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,194 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 MXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

AV03 MXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 MXA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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