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A8 CXA

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,780 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 67,497 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 67,497 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,637 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 26,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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A8 CXA is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A8 CXA, 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 A8 CXA registered?

A8 CXA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is A8 CXA safe to buy?

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