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AP03 ZLK

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZLK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,282 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,464 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,899 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 57,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,289 miles

Both Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Lower Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,289 miles

Both Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Lower Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,042 miles

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

parking brake travel little long

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads recommend replacement soon

Fail 2 Jul 2008 46,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake travel little long

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads recommend replacement soon

Fail 25 Jul 2007 35,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

border line pass to o/s/f wiper blade rubber split also needs replacing now

o/s/f washer jet cracked just meets requiremets.needs replacing now

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,346 miles

border line pass to o/s/f wiper blade rubber split also needs replacing now

o/s/f washer jet cracked just meets requiremets.needs replacing now

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,380 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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AP03 ZLK is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP03 ZLK, 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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AP03 ZLK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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