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YB53 JZR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

59,584 mi
Last recorded59,584 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 JZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 59,584 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 59,584 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,543 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,537 miles

Offside 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)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,464 miles

Nearside non-obligatory door mirror glass broken

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tailgate does not latch securely closed

Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside non-obligatory door mirror glass broken

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tailgate does not latch securely closed

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,216 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,061 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,278 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,865 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 36,856 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres age cracked to treads

Fail 15 Nov 2007 27,102 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres age cracked to treads

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,978 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 20,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YB53 JZR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB53 JZR, 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 YB53 JZR registered?

YB53 JZR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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