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YE53 UFN

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,714 mi
Last recorded74,714 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre structure cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre structure cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking within tread pattern DOT3803

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,061 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre structure cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,061 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre structure cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,434 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre structure cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,266 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,068 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,068 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,092 miles

tyres cracking.

Pass 2 Jan 2010 31,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,679 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 24,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,750 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 19,749 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 UFN is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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