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YC53 JNN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JNN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,070 miles

o/s no plate lamp dim

Fail 21 Oct 2011 70,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,231 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake rubbing slightly

nearside wiper blade has small split at ends

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,482 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST / BOTH STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN / BECOMING BALD / O/S/F BECOMING WORST OF TWO ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.205 / 50 / 16 W

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS 205 / 50 / 16 W

Fail 3 Nov 2008 48,482 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST / BOTH STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN / BECOMING BALD / O/S/F BECOMING WORST OF TWO ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.205 / 50 / 16 W

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS 205 / 50 / 16 W

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 42,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,494 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 JNN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JNN, 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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YC53 JNN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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