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KX53 JZU

2003 MG Zr+ Td

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,117 mi
Last recorded93,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+ Td55,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 JZU
MakeMG
ModelZr+ Td
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 93,117 miles

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,470 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 71,470 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the MG Zr+ Td?

Based on 456 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,470
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
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KX53 JZU is a 2003 MG Zr+ Td in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr+ Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 55,672 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+ Td fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr+ Td typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr+ Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX53 JZU registered?

KX53 JZU is a 2003 MG Zr+ Td, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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