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YC53 DXR

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,573 mi
Last recorded57,573 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 DXR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,573 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 52,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,812 miles

exhaust corrosion

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

under-body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 43,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back-box baffles are loose

body sills are corroaded

bottom of radiator is corroaded

exhaust back-box is corroaded

exhaust front outer flexi is snapped

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box baffles loose

Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box baffles loose

front tyres featherd on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,606 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,536 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 28,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,790 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,022 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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YC53 DXR is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC53 DXR, 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 YC53 DXR registered?

YC53 DXR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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