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AV53 KFG

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KFG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,524 miles

headlamp plastic lens going opaque

nearside front tyre wearing to legal limit

offside door mirror glass cracked and insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2015 72,524 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet catch faulty (8.4.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat tilt cable inoperative (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat tilt cable inoperative (6.2.A.2)

headlamp plastic lens going opaque

nearside front tyre wearing to legal limit

offside door mirror glass cracked and insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,537 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both seat tilt cables inoperative

nearside front inner door trim loose

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both seat tilt cables inoperative

nearside front inner door trim loose

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,664 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 2,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,547 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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AV53 KFG is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 KFG, 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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AV53 KFG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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