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YB52 HWN

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HWN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,320 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,137 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 67,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 59,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,382 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,920 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,920 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,248 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,158 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 HWN is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

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

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