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AJ52 APY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,744 mi
Last recorded134,744 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 APY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,744 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 134,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,561 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 109,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,219 miles

engine mangerment light on.

topped up water before test.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mangerment light on.

topped up water before test.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,191 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,191 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,938 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 93,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,036 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,897 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,805 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 15 Jan 2008 52,422 miles

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,165 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †both front tyres wearing on edges †nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,367 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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AJ52 APY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AJ52 APY, 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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AJ52 APY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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