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AV53 GYD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,773 mi
Last recorded87,773 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GYD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

battery not secured

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,424 miles

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

engine oil low

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine oil low

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,184 miles

engine oil low

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,184 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,137 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,044 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,085 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,968 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,968 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,040 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 GYD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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