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AD53 LWH

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LWH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,243 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 62,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,465 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,447 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,742 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 LWH is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

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

Is AD53 LWH safe to buy?

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