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AV53 GYA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GYA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,274 miles

Outer sills covered

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,274 miles

Outer sills covered

Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,719 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 113,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,305 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear discs in poor condition

N/S/F reluctor ring broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,894 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,230 miles

front tryes worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

suspect puncture in lhf tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2009 65,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tryes worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

suspect puncture in lhf tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2008 51,747 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,683 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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AV53 GYA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV53 GYA, 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 GYA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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