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KV53 GYO

2003 MG Zr+

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,044 mi
Last recorded45,044 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+40,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GYO
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 45,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,420 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,681 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 30,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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KV53 GYO is a 2003 MG Zr+ in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 40,110 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 GYO registered?

KV53 GYO is a 2003 MG Zr+, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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