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YD53 LSN

2003 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,531 mi
Last recorded86,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LSN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,531 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,559 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,146 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,801 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,104 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,809 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,809 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,662 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 29,662 miles

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

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 LSN is a 2003 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

YD53 LSN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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