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AK03 XYM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 78,826 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

small chip ctr front screen

Fail 2 May 2012 78,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small chip ctr front screen

Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,249 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 71,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,463 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,507 miles

front number plate cracked on corner

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 39,418 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 XYM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XYM, 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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What year was AK03 XYM registered?

AK03 XYM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AK03 XYM safe to buy?

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