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AA53 PJS

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 PJS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,986 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 84,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,530 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,220 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 52,413 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 38,185 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,027 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 34,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Exessive handbrake travel

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,886 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,913 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 26,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AA53 PJS is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AA53 PJS, 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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AA53 PJS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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