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AD53 KTF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,636 mi
Last recorded73,636 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KTF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 67,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,062 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 31,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front indicater/recommend tracking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,131 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,526 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 15,517 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AD53 KTF is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD53 KTF, 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 AD53 KTF registered?

AD53 KTF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 KTF safe to buy?

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