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YD53 AUL

2003 MG Zr

Turquoise Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,124 mi
Last recorded39,124 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 AUL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,124 miles

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

covers on sills

eng.man.light on

Fail 10 Mar 2018 39,124 miles

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

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

covers on sills

eng.man.light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,984 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,431 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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YD53 AUL is a 2003 MG Zr in Turquoise with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AUL, 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 YD53 AUL registered?

YD53 AUL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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