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WU53 KNB

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

eml light on

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 19 Aug 2016 84,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

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

eml light on

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,586 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,152 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 52,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,528 miles

handbrake operation jerky

Pass 28 May 2009 34,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,365 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,021 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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WU53 KNB is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU53 KNB, 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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What year was WU53 KNB registered?

WU53 KNB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is WU53 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 KNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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