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YE52 WEO

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,844 mi
Last recorded83,844 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 WEO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,844 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,844 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,588 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,536 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop linkage rubber bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight play

Both front tyres close to shock absorber units, poss WRONG tyre size fitted

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and also has small cut in tread

Slight play from nearside steering rack gaitor

Slight play from offside steering rack inner knuckle joint

WATER RESIDUE IN OIL, poss head gasket problem Oil in water header tank

Fail 20 Feb 2008 53,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front anti roll bar drop linkage rubber bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight play

Both front tyres close to shock absorber units, poss WRONG tyre size fitted

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and also has small cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play from nearside steering rack gaitor

Slight play from offside steering rack inner knuckle joint

WATER RESIDUE IN OIL, poss head gasket problem Oil in water header tank

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,641 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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YE52 WEO is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE52 WEO, 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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YE52 WEO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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