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AX03 AXG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2016 129,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,330 miles

cat been removed

Fail 28 May 2015 121,323 miles

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

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

cat been removed

Fail 23 Mar 2015 121,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,242 miles

Air filter poorly fitted and secured

Front o/s tyre badly worn on edges

Rear o/s tyre worn on edges

battery insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2013 101,242 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Air filter poorly fitted and secured

Front o/s tyre badly worn on edges

Rear o/s tyre worn on edges

battery insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,398 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,394 miles

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,883 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 73,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 64,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,761 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 55,752 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,252 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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AX03 AXG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AX03 AXG, 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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AX03 AXG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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