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RN03 FXR

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FXR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 98,491 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,615 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 85,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vairios small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,663 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both the rear tyre treads are uneven

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,940 miles

front number plate poor

rear exhaust blowing,corroded

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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RN03 FXR is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow 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 RN03 FXR, 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 RN03 FXR registered?

RN03 FXR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is RN03 FXR safe to buy?

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