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AD53 KTX

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,469 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seepage from steering rack.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,185 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seepage from steering rack.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,541 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seepage from steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight seepage from steering rack.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,295 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 77,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,112 miles

ns front seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,638 miles

front brake pads low

ns front seat belt frayed

ns washer jet leaking under bonnet

os rear brake pads low

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

ns front seat belt frayed

ns washer jet leaking under bonnet

os rear brake pads low

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,693 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 KTX is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD53 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

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