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A16 PHJ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,107 mi
Last recorded57,107 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

park brake lever close to travel limit

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,482 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

park brake lever close to travel limit

Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

park brake lever close to travel limit

Fail 13 Apr 2013 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,166 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,622 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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A16 PHJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A16 PHJ, 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 A16 PHJ registered?

A16 PHJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is A16 PHJ safe to buy?

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