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AJ03 COU

2003 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,705 mi
Last recorded104,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 COU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 104,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,877 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left, just met minimum mot requirements

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 28 Apr 2020 103,877 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left, just met minimum mot requirements

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,503 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has little reserve travel left, just met minimum requirements for MOT

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,503 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has little reserve travel left, just met minimum requirements for MOT

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2018 102,199 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 102,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,561 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,100 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,222 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,318 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)

front disc pads getting down

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,877 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 30,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,557 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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AJ03 COU is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ03 COU, 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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AJ03 COU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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