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YC53 JNF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and internal rattle from cat... (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking in tread ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 70,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and internal rattle from cat... (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking in tread ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Front Upper strut top mountings on both sides corroded

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear nail in tyre and perished

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread almost excessive (6.3.1d)

battery loose,but still held in place with bracket

both stop lights output reduced slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,978 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 57,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,805 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 50,797 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 43,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

side walls of rear tyres in poor condition [cracking]

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

side walls of rear tyres in poor condition [cracking]

Fail 13 Nov 2010 34,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,851 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 26,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,467 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damp patch around power steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o.s windscreen washer jet cracked an leaking under bonnet but still operating ok

Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 JNF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNF, 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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What year was YC53 JNF registered?

YC53 JNF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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