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YB53 YSE

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,733 mi
Last recorded62,733 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,733 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 62,733 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 62,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 62,722 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern, lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver seat has play in seat

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

gear knob insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2019 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2018 43,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,963 miles

Front both wipers smiring

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 32,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,772 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 9,277 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 6,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,238 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 3,182 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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YB53 YSE is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YB53 YSE, 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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YB53 YSE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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