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AD03 DMD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DMD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,699 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,699 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong( prs ) (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2009 24,528 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,631 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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AD03 DMD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD03 DMD, 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 AD03 DMD registered?

AD03 DMD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is AD03 DMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DMD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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