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YD53 ZNC

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZNC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 110,185 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 102,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,152 miles

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

lowering springs fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 94,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

lowering springs fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,341 miles

lowering spring fitted and cable tied to spring seats

slight hand brake travel

Fail 22 Sep 2010 84,341 miles

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

lowering spring fitted and cable tied to spring seats

slight hand brake travel

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,248 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 ZNC is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

YD53 ZNC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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