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YH53 MSU

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,346 mi
Last recorded68,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MSU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,346 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 68,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,250 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,190 miles

Front flexable section of exhaust insecure not blowing

Nearside Front Outer tyre has slight damage

Offside Front indictor lenses missing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front flexable section of exhaust insecure not blowing

Nearside Front Outer tyre has slight damage

Offside Front indictor lenses missing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,934 miles

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

offside front indicator lens missing (clear)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,979 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,404 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,148 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,147 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,617 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,297 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 MSU is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

YH53 MSU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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