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YC53 HGO

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,575 mi
Last recorded43,575 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 43,575 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 27 May 2009 26,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,620 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,685 miles

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

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 HGO is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

YC53 HGO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 HGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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