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YD53 AUP

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,153 mi
Last recorded46,153 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 AUP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,153 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 46,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 42,490 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,414 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking on the side wall

Offside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,414 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on the side wall

Offside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,790 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 23,379 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,707 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 AUP is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD53 AUP, 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 YD53 AUP registered?

YD53 AUP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is YD53 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 AUP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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