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AV03 ZDL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZDL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 119,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 119,294 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread off (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 106,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 95,027 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 95,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 78,720 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,938 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,024 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Screw in Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 11 May 2011 68,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 68,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 62,198 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 58,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 58,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 54,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 54,302 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 49,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 49,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side and centre raer seat belt storks trapped under seat base

Pass 12 May 2006 43,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side and centre seat belt storks trapped under seat base

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 ZDL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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