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YD53 ZNB

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,544 mi
Last recorded91,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZNB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

high level brake light not working

offside front suspension shock slightly weak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,541 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

high level brake light not working

offside front suspension shock slightly weak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,525 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,117 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,886 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZNB is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

YD53 ZNB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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