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YF52 CUW

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,331 mi
Last recorded92,331 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CUW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 92,331 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)

Fail 21 May 2014 92,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 85,563 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 70,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 70,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 54,395 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 54,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 44,806 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has tread and sidewall cracking and has nail in tread area

Fail 2 May 2009 44,806 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has tread and sidewall cracking and has nail in tread area

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 39,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 34,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2005 27,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

rear brakes noisy

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 12 Nov 2005 27,451 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear brakes noisy

wipers poor cleaning

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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YF52 CUW is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF52 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF52 CUW registered?

YF52 CUW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is YF52 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 CUW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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