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YD53 ZMY

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,839 mi
Last recorded68,839 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZMY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,839 miles

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,105 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

slight misting of fluid on power steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,105 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

slight misting of fluid on power steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,000 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,000 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,588 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,588 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,759 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 ZMY is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

YD53 ZMY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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