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AK53 OJF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OJF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,266 miles

main front to rear steel pipes greased

rear exhaust section has internal rattle

steering rack damp n/s

Fail 9 Nov 2016 55,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

main front to rear steel pipes greased

rear exhaust section has internal rattle

steering rack damp n/s

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,507 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 36,507 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 22,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 11,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,645 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 9,533 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 9,533 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 6,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,033 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 OJF is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

AK53 OJF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AK53 OJF safe to buy?

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