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AF53 RFN

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,056 mi
Last recorded102,056 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RFN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,796 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 86,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread pattern,

offside rear tyre cracked in tread pattern,

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,405 miles

Handbrake travel high

front pads and discs worn

n/s/f tyre low and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

rear tyre treads starting to split

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 28 Feb 2013 66,405 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

front pads and discs worn

n/s/f tyre low and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

rear tyre treads starting to split

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,096 miles

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

offside rear tyre low inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,180 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,989 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake high

Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,989 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake high

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,534 miles

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

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 RFN is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

AF53 RFN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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