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YE53 NWC

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,863 mi
Last recorded33,863 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NWC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 33,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 33,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,769 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,042 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 22,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,160 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,290 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor has slight weep

Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,691 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 NWC is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE53 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

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

Is YE53 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 NWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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