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AK03 WZA

2003 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,681 mi
Last recorded111,681 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 WZA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,681 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 52,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,266 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,027 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,044 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,431 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,746 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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AK03 WZA is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK03 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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