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AY53 YEG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,281 mi
Last recorded58,281 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YEG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 58,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,741 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested[child seat fitted]

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,811 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 36,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,558 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,175 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,175 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,979 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 18,977 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,968 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 YEG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY53 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

AY53 YEG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 YEG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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