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AV53 OYW

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OYW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,380 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 94,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive look at gas test sheet co.hc.lambda all failed (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will need full exhaust blowing from many places (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,040 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 89,985 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,004 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,349 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,888 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,496 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 36,264 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,736 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 OYW is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OYW, 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 OYW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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