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AF53 RBZ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RBZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,565 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and nearside rear has a nail in the tread.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,985 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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AF53 RBZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBZ, 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 AF53 RBZ registered?

AF53 RBZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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