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AV53 OER

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OER
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,451 miles

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,451 miles

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

ADVISE, both rear tyres perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, front brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,828 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged 205-45-17

Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,788 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged 205-45-17

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,443 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 57,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,615 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,615 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 35,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,952 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,982 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)

squeak from lhr brake

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 OER is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 OER, 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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What year was AV53 OER registered?

AV53 OER is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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