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AD53 UFC

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,566 mi
Last recorded104,566 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 102,153 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2011 102,083 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 87,456 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,011 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,405 miles

brake fluid getting low

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,749 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

surface corrosion on all discs/ n/s/r tyre side wall damaged/ sills coverd by plastic trims/. exhaust rusty.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,955 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 UFC is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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