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YD53 ZPB

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZPB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,966 miles

rear engine mount worn

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,431 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 83,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,401 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,830 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,152 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,152 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 20 Nov 2012 57,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 57,717 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,318 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 23,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,945 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 ZPB is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

YD53 ZPB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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