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AF53 WPM

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WPM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,766 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,502 miles

both front tyres uneven tread wear

Fail 18 Aug 2015 57,436 miles

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

both front tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,682 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,551 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,108 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre is wearing out of shape on the inside edge and is down to 2mm

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,918 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,737 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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AF53 WPM is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF53 WPM, 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 AF53 WPM registered?

AF53 WPM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 WPM safe to buy?

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