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AV53 CCF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,822 mi
Last recorded91,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CCF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,822 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 85,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 85,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,812 miles

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

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

battery is in a poor condition

exhaust is corroded

rear brake discs have a reduced contact area

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,585 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre perishing slightly.

N/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre has deep cut to tread.(Tyre perishing)

O/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,229 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge.

N/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,584 miles

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

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

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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AV53 CCF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV53 CCF, 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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AV53 CCF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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