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YD53 LRF

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LRF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,986 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,986 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,867 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,187 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,546 miles

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

water ingress to front number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 LRF is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

YD53 LRF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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