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YH53 BUV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,231 miles

handbrake has some travel

washers low pressure

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake has some travel

washers low pressure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,859 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust blow and bracket weak/corroded.

travel on parking brake.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,859 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust blow and bracket weak/corroded.

travel on parking brake.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,091 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,037 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 BUV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

YH53 BUV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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