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AF53 WPO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WPO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

battery inscure

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,301 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 40,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,915 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres showing slight signs of surface cracks to tyre tread

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,996 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2007 24,996 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,742 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST LEGAL. †REAR EXHAUST CORRODED BADLY

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 WPO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF53 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

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

Is AF53 WPO safe to buy?

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