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YH53 BUU

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,336 mi
Last recorded81,336 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BUU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,605 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,517 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,374 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,301 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,415 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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YH53 BUU is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YH53 BUU, 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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What year was YH53 BUU registered?

YH53 BUU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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