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YE53 NWB

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NWB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 90,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,576 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 84,576 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,005 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,005 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,459 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 57,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 52,461 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 39,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,818 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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YE53 NWB is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NWB, 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 YE53 NWB registered?

YE53 NWB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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