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WU53 KLE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 KLE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,994 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,134 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,134 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,365 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 48,365 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 43,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WU53 KLE is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU53 KLE, 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 WU53 KLE registered?

WU53 KLE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is WU53 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 KLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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