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AY03 ORW

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,758 mi
Last recorded51,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ORW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,758 miles

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

offside direction side repeter lense missing but not effecting opperation

Fail 20 Jul 2013 50,262 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,453 miles

Rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2011 46,519 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 May 2011 46,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,499 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2009 36,465 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 36,465 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 30,788 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2008 30,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,287 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 19,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread (underinflated?) but well within limits

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,678 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread (underinflated?) but well within limits

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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AY03 ORW is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY03 ORW, 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 AY03 ORW registered?

AY03 ORW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AY03 ORW safe to buy?

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