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YE53 UFC

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

lowering kit

Fail 7 Jan 2009 74,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,386 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 64,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,142 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 45,139 miles

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

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 UFC is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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