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YC53 JCL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JCL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,075 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,783 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,850 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,189 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,189 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,709 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 JCL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JCL, 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 JCL registered?

YC53 JCL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YC53 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 JCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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