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WU03 KNJ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,680 mi
Last recorded92,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KNJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak

signs of excess heat build up on offside rear brake disc

Fail 7 Feb 2013 86,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

signs of excess heat build up on offside rear brake disc

Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,249 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 57,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OSF seat height adjustment faulty

Fail 5 Mar 2008 50,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,707 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,707 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WU03 KNJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WU03 KNJ, 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 WU03 KNJ registered?

WU03 KNJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 KNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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