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AX52 HRZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HRZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,607 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust in poor condition

Inner sills starting to corrode

Offside front brake starting to bind

Slight movement both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,184 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,951 miles

Front brake pads worn to 2-3mm

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,951 miles

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

Front brake pads worn to 2-3mm

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,262 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded.

outer CV gaiters slightly perished.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,769 miles

O/s/f wiper blade split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded down.

Small cut to N/s/f tyre.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,462 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Rear exhaust is corroded and slightly blowing.

Rear numberplate discoloured.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,457 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges 205/45x17y

Fail 12 Jan 2007 27,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres wearing on edges 205/45x17y

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,539 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges 205/45x17y

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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AX52 HRZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX52 HRZ, 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 AX52 HRZ registered?

AX52 HRZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is AX52 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 HRZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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