MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil filter corroded
exhaust front section corroded
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)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged !!!!
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged !!!!
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seat movement in seat base
exhaust system has some deterioration
front number plate not fully secure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seat movement in seat base
exhaust system has some deterioration
front number plate not fully secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 PFU is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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