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AD03 USL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 USL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,203 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,947 miles

Coolant leak

front o/s abs ring broken/on end of drive shaft

Fail 24 Sep 2008 79,947 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front o/s abs ring broken/on end of drive shaft

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,093 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 56,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 USL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 USL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 USL registered?

AD03 USL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is AD03 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 USL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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