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AD53 KTP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,328 miles

oil/coolant leak from vehicle (possible blown head gasket)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil/coolant leak from vehicle (possible blown head gasket)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,684 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven imbalance of 44% (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,474 miles

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

nail offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,474 miles

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

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

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,187 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,577 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seatbelt not tested

front shocks a bit soft ?

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,900 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seatbelt not tested

front shocks a bit soft ?

o/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,544 miles

both front wiper rubbers deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,544 miles

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

both front wiper rubbers deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,398 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small fluid leak from nearside rack gaiter

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,514 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front discs and pads poor / PAS belt needs new asap / N/S steering rack wet with oil

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 27,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 20,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,911 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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AD53 KTP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KTP, 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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AD53 KTP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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