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YE53 PXL

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PXL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear panel slightly damaged but no sharp edges

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 95,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear panel slightly damaged but no sharp edges

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,418 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,945 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres walls slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,940 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres walls slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,256 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 71,542 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,960 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,469 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 58,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,077 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,074 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,589 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 46,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,002 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,982 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre wall not showing cords o/s/f wiper blade end starting to split

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 PXL is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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