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AX03 LXE

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LXE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 82,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded, no sharp edges

Offside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,493 miles

both front wings corroded, no sharp edges

both rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges

Fail 8 Dec 2022 82,493 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front wings corroded, no sharp edges

both rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front wings corroded, no sharp edges

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,442 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front wings corroded, no sharp edges

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,393 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front wings corroded, no sharp edges

Fail 4 Dec 2020 82,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front wings corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,266 miles

offside and nearside front wings corroded, no sharp edges

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,266 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside and nearside front wings corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,161 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 81,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 74,178 miles

offside front wing corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 30 May 2013 69,379 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 69,379 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,619 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 54,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,266 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 LXE is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AX03 LXE, 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 AX03 LXE registered?

AX03 LXE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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