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AY53 YDK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,405 mi
Last recorded197,405 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YDK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 197,405 miles

Nearside rear wheel rim buckled

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

Offside front wheel rim buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 196,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel rim buckled

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

Offside front wheel rim buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 164,465 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

front and rear number plates slightly water marked

lower engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

outer sill mouldings fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 134,623 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

screw in the nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 102,540 miles

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

top engine cover fitted

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

both rear tyres perished

front and rear number plate backings separating

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,311 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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AY53 YDK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY53 YDK, 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 AY53 YDK registered?

AY53 YDK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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