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OU53 UBY

2003 MG Zr+

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,527 mi
Last recorded75,527 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+40,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UBY
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,527 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,604 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,736 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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OU53 UBY is a 2003 MG Zr+ in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 40,110 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU53 UBY, 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 OU53 UBY registered?

OU53 UBY is a 2003 MG Zr+, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is OU53 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 UBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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