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AK03 UGB

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UGB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 121,167 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 121,167 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 119,415 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 114,756 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 114,752 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 105,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,661 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 97,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 89,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 81,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,753 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 56,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,979 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)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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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AK03 UGB is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK03 UGB, 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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AK03 UGB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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