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YB52 HWJ

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,496 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 68,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,634 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,938 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 29,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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YB52 HWJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YB52 HWJ, 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 YB52 HWJ registered?

YB52 HWJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is YB52 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 HWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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