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AX53 AZR

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,805 mi
Last recorded147,805 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Pass 3 Aug 2024 140,934 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 140,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 137,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low reading on osr (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust joint rear temp repair

Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,916 miles

All brakes discs covered in surface rust

Under body rusty and covered in substance

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,195 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f ABS ring broken

Fail 26 Oct 2020 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f ABS ring broken

Pass 14 Nov 2019 126,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,664 miles

Both Front tyre treads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,912 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 111,128 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 110,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,189 miles

Engine cutting out/flat battery/EML on.

O/S/F outer cv boot clip broken/but not adrift + very slight grease discharge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,189 miles

Engine cutting out/flat battery/EML on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F outer cv boot clip broken/but not adrift + very slight grease discharge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 106,320 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 106,296 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,111 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,112 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on side wall not down to canvas

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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AX53 AZR is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX53 AZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 AZR registered?

AX53 AZR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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