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YC53 DYN

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 DYN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2009 70,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 70,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,716 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 DYN is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

YC53 DYN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YC53 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 DYN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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