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AD03 HVA

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HVA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 98,834 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in two. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 98,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,831 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 98,831 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer c.v.boots split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front appears under inflated.

Rear footbrake efficiency 50% of handbrake efficiency.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,683 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre has some cracks on inner side wall

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 29 Mar 2014 97,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre has some cracks on inner side wall

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,283 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 84,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 84,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,968 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 50,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 40,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,253 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 HVA is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVA, 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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AD03 HVA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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