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YH53 FME

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 135,595 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 135,430 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 124,219 miles

1. battery insecure. 2. unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. slight leak in exhaust front pipe at flexi.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. battery insecure. 2. unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. slight leak in exhaust front pipe at flexi.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 121,560 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 112,732 miles

clutch pedal very heavy/stiff difficult to engauge reverse

Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 82,375 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,404 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,400 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FME is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FME, 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 FME registered?

YH53 FME is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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