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YE53 PWY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,059 mi
Last recorded63,059 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,049 miles

Emissions not tested excessive lamda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box ad centre section box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,134 miles

Offside wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2019 62,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,182 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,108 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,865 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,291 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 34,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,083 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 31,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,663 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,726 miles

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

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

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 PWY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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