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YH53 MSY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,722 mi
Last recorded146,722 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 144,482 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 144,482 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 137,320 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 126,623 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.2d]. 23% imbalance

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

exhaust deteriorated and filler used

offside front seat does not tilt forward

offside outer cv gaiter tie-stap used to secure

spare tyre,tyre pressure low

Fail 10 Oct 2012 126,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

exhaust deteriorated and filler used

offside front seat does not tilt forward

offside outer cv gaiter tie-stap used to secure

spare tyre,tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers slightly worn

offside front seat does not tilt foreward

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers slightly worn

offside front seat does not tilt foreward

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 48,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MSY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

YH53 MSY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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