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AD53 MXO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,768 mi
Last recorded73,768 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MXO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,768 miles

gearbox oil leak from around offside driveshaft seal

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape/ close to legal limit

wiper / washer switch damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,768 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

gearbox oil leak from around offside driveshaft seal

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape/ close to legal limit

wiper / washer switch damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,697 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,002 miles

exhaust corroded at rear joint

front wipers weak

slight oil leak on gearbox

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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AD53 MXO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AD53 MXO, 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 AD53 MXO registered?

AD53 MXO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 MXO shows 9 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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