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YB52 HWM

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,566 mi
Last recorded107,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HWM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 107,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Slight corrosion on front sub-frame & cross member

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill - obscured by sill trim

Fail 3 Nov 2025 107,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Slight corrosion on front sub-frame & cross member

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill - obscured by sill trim

Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play AT LIMIT OF PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on front sub-frame & cross member

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight corrosion on front sub-frame & cross member

Pass 5 Nov 2022 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 31,448 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,659 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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YB52 HWM is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HWM, 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 YB52 HWM registered?

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

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