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AU53 NYA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,613 mi
Last recorded42,613 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NYA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,613 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,412 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing & splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,412 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perishing & splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,365 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,129 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,446 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)

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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AU53 NYA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU53 NYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 NYA registered?

AU53 NYA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AU53 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 NYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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