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AD53 UGL

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,391 mi
Last recorded69,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UGL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,951 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

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

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,194 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,077 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 24,216 miles

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

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

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 UGL is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

AD53 UGL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AD53 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 UGL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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