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AY53 YEL

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,737 mi
Last recorded91,737 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YEL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,114 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,114 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,687 miles

n/s front track rod end has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,071 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,938 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,090 miles

hand brake lever has slight side to side movement but does not resease under opperation

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,563 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,362 miles

O/S/F Tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,408 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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AY53 YEL is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY53 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

AY53 YEL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AY53 YEL safe to buy?

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