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SW03ERX
2003 MG ZR
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1396cc
General Information
- Registration SW03ERX
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZR
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1396cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking out of gaiter (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,896 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- cannot check for corrostion on out sills due to covers
- different road springs fitted on front
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment noisey on lock to lock (2.5.A.1c)
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- different road springs fitted on front
- cannot check for corrostion on out sills due to covers
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment noisey on lock to lock (2.5.A.1c)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,520 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,398 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,641 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,494 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,494 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- 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)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,408 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
15 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,541 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2010 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
9 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,885 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,712 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2008 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,873 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SW03ERX was registered on 2003-05-30
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