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AY53 YEK

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,172 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,441 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,437 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn to limit

rear brakes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,387 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking,especially offside

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

seat belts slightly tight to release;drivers,centre rear,nearside rear

Fail 28 Sep 2010 44,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking,especially offside

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

seat belts slightly tight to release;drivers,centre rear,nearside rear

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,365 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,832 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)

offside rear tyre cracking & screw in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 28,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,731 miles

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

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 YEK is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YEK, 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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AY53 YEK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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