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YE53 PVZ

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,372 mi
Last recorded92,372 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PVZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,372 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,110 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,390 miles

Exhaust catching the body

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,035 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s front tyre low tread

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,686 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 PVZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVZ, 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

How do I check the history of YE53 PVZ?

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What year was YE53 PVZ registered?

YE53 PVZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YE53 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 PVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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