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YH53 TWM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TWM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,120 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Fuse box insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,138 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,130 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,497 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,492 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 23,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 TWM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 TWM registered?

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

Is YH53 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 TWM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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