MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
205/50r16
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
both rear inner sills corroded
offside front tyre valve perished
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracks cord showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall to tread perished and cord showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
205/50r16
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
both rear inner sills corroded
offside front tyre valve perished
205/50r16
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested tail pipe missing and rear pipe broken (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe broken (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
205/50r16
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres worn on inner edges, wearing thin and on limit strong advise
both rear inner sills corroded
oil leak
poor beam pattern nearside
rear silencer corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear inner sills corroded
oil leak
poor beam pattern nearside
rear silencer corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre starting to crack
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre starting to crack
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 NVT is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YE53 NVT, 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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YE53 NVT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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