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AV53 HCO

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,676 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,876 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,311 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,291 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,452 miles

Both outer plastic sill skirts insecure

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

Nearside front wing damaged has petruding edge

Nearside rear quarter panel has been replaced poorly. unable to see how well wing has been attached to oringial part.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both outer plastic sill skirts insecure

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

Nearside front wing damaged has petruding edge

Nearside rear quarter panel has been replaced poorly. unable to see how well wing has been attached to oringial part.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,391 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 HCO is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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