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AY03 WBG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WBG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 84,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,637 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,280 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 52,280 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,037 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 46,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,748 miles

nearside lower suspension arm inner bolt loose. bolt tightened

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,421 miles

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 WBG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

AY03 WBG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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