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AF53 RBV

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RBV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,330 miles

Oil leak

wipers split

Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

wipers split

Pass 5 Aug 2012 80,651 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 May 2011 77,554 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering belt cracking

Radiator in poor condition

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Various oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2011 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering belt cracking

Radiator in poor condition

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Various oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2010 74,418 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links,top and bottom bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges of tread

Exhaust corroding

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

Light surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

SRS Lamp staying on

Slight oil leaks

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Very slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Fail 10 May 2010 74,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front anti roll bar drop links,top and bottom bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges of tread

Exhaust corroding

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

Light surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

SRS Lamp staying on

Slight oil leaks

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Very slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Fail 13 May 2009 69,961 miles

Damage to offside front wing and bumper

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2009 69,961 miles

Damage to offside front wing and bumper

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2008 63,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 63,490 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet release mechanism sticky in operation

both front seat base cushioning insecure

steering column slightly loose in security suspected to be at the adjustable mechanism

Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,543 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,791 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,791 miles

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

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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AF53 RBV is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AF53 RBV, 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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AF53 RBV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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