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AK53 WPL

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,026 mi
Last recorded80,026 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,026 miles

light corrosion on n/s o/s sills at rear..

Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

light corrosion on n/s o/s sills at rear..

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,981 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,022 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 79,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 71,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,189 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

overspray around nsr inner arch

Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,189 miles

overspray around nsr inner arch

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 59,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf tyre inner edge worn

osr tyre treads cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf tyre inner edge worn

osr tyre treads cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,495 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and uneven tread wear

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm,cracking and uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre cracking and uneven tread wear

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,259 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

*strong advise*!! n/s/f tyre 2mm!! and wearing around edges

exhaust back box 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 WPL is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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