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YE53 TVW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,735 mi
Last recorded36,735 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TVW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,735 miles

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust mount bracket broken

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust mount bracket broken

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,932 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 95,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,671 miles

front brake balance just within limits

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,134 miles

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

corrosion starting on inner sills

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

sill & inner wheel arch covers

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,737 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,541 miles

unable to view outer sills due to plastic skirts.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,808 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,720 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 TVW 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 78.6%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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