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AY03 OUE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,773 mi
Last recorded14,773 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,773 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,941 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 4,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 91,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,308 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 11 Mar 2008 62,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,424 miles

severe oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,022 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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AY03 OUE is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

AY03 OUE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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