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AC03 APF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 APF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

drivers seat back will not fold forward but is secured in upright position

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine mount bottom rear debounded (6.1.D.1a)

oil level on min

removed items from driver veiw

slight blow from rear exhaust and showing signs of age/rust

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

drivers seat back will not fold forward but is secured in upright position

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine mount bottom rear debounded (6.1.D.1a)

oil level on min

removed items from driver veiw

slight blow from rear exhaust and showing signs of age/rust

spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,594 miles

driver seat back will not tilt

engine managment lamp on

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,564 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

driver seat back will not tilt

engine managment lamp on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,927 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,927 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,072 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

lower engine stabilizer bush torn

power steering belt perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,902 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,909 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,871 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES C LOSE TO WEAR LIMIT.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 40,871 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES C LOSE TO WEAR LIMIT.

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,696 miles

both sides front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

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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AC03 APF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 AC03 APF, 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 AC03 APF registered?

AC03 APF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is AC03 APF safe to buy?

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