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YE53 ZVH

2003 MG Zr

Grey Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZVH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 52,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 52,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 15 Aug 2014 49,886 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 49,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,635 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,836 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED WHERE NOT PLASTIC COATED

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

SPLITS IN BOTH REAR TYRES ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,306 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,996 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 29,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,485 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 21,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,794 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 ZVH is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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