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AK53 UDU

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UDU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 97,820 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 95,012 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 95,012 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine coolant low

offside front wing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,241 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,935 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 86,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,066 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,493 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 78,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,503 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,012 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,360 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,812 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)

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 UDU is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDU, 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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AK53 UDU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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