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AJ53 NLP

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,555 mi
Last recorded57,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NLP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,555 miles

front exhaust pipe hanger corroded away

poly belt cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,977 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,446 miles

poly belt cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,495 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,869 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 46,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front cat hanger broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,580 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 34,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,094 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,614 miles

discs slightly lipped

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,140 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,301 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner pads

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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AJ53 NLP is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ53 NLP, 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 AJ53 NLP registered?

AJ53 NLP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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