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AK53 OHV

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,468 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,252 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 66,153 miles

Air Bag Warning light not function

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,153 miles

Air Bag Warning light not function

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,728 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,584 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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AK53 OHV is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 OHV, 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 AK53 OHV registered?

AK53 OHV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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