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AK53 WNX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WNX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,432 miles

Both rear brakes grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,282 miles

Drivers window cannot be opened

Nearside front wiper torn on ends

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,280 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers window cannot be opened

Nearside front wiper torn on ends

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,585 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 97,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,476 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 92,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,676 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 88,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,517 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,302 miles

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

all brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre distortion

o/s/r tyre side wall poor

Fail 16 Nov 2007 54,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre distortion

o/s/r tyre side wall poor

Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,568 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

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 WNX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AK53 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

AK53 WNX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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