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J66 DAX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,746 mi
Last recorded49,746 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 DAX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,746 miles

BSAU number missing on reg plates

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,746 miles

BSAU number missing on reg plates

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,160 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2010 41,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs thin

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,937 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,036 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2007 17,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,966 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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J66 DAX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J66 DAX, 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 J66 DAX registered?

J66 DAX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is J66 DAX safe to buy?

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