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AV53 KPP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,458 mi
Last recorded80,458 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KPP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,458 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,803 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 58,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,115 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished close to limit

service brake pedal traval getting close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,347 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 KPP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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