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AV53 GXY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,637 mi
Last recorded90,637 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GXY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,637 miles

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

cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2010 76,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,902 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are close to wear limits,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are starting to crack.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 48,378 miles

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

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 GXY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 GXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 GXY registered?

AV53 GXY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AV53 GXY safe to buy?

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