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YD53 ATO

2003 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,597 mi
Last recorded104,597 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ATO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR METAL FUEL PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORROED

WHEN ROTATED N/S REAR WHEEL HAS SOME SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE DRUM

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,149 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 98,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,184 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 63,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,434 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,369 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 47,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 47,288 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,793 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,793 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YD53 ATO is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD53 ATO, 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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YD53 ATO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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