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AX53 DXC

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,525 mi
Last recorded92,525 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DXC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,517 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,359 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Slight Engine oil leak

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2018 89,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Slight Engine oil leak

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,741 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake binding passed brake test

Offside Front o/s/f wiper blade split but still usable

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 79,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,325 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,154 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,872 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,649 miles

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

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

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 DXC is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX53 DXC, 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 AX53 DXC registered?

AX53 DXC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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