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AJ53 OGY

2003 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OGY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,708 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Park brake pass requirements only just met

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,791 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking coolant

fuel pipes above tank corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking coolant

fuel pipes above tank corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,718 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,054 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 55,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,974 miles

Front tyres worn on their inner edges

Rear tyres worn unevenly on their inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,974 miles

Front tyres worn on their inner edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn unevenly on their inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,224 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,696 miles

advise-brake pads wearing thin. †advise-not much reserve parking brake lever. †

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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AJ53 OGY is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJ53 OGY, 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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AJ53 OGY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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