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YE53 NWF

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,413 mi
Last recorded82,413 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NWF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 82,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,205 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 74,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,285 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,930 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 NWF is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE53 NWF registered?

YE53 NWF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YE53 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 NWF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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