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FY53 WWA

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WWA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 67,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 60,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,320 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,240 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,227 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 478,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,807 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 22 Aug 2007 22,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,562 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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FY53 WWA is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY53 WWA, 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 FY53 WWA registered?

FY53 WWA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FY53 WWA safe to buy?

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