MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front shock absorbers have negligable damping
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Off side 'sideskirt' not fully secure
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front shock absorbers have negligable damping
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Off side 'sideskirt' not fully secure
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyre near legal limit.
Front exhaust flexi deterioated.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f bumper damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Both rear tyre near legal limit.
Brake fluid low.
Front exhaust flexi deterioated.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f bumper damaged
Front brake pads appear low.
Slight play o/s inner steering rack/inner ball joint.
o/s/f bumper damaged.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake pads appear low.
Slight play o/s inner steering rack/inner ball joint.
o/s/f bumper damaged.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
alternator belt beyond serviceable use (needs replacing)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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 NWJ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?
YE53 NWJ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is YE53 NWJ safe to buy?
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