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YH53 TWP

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,456 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 72,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,191 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,191 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear but is not through to cords

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not through to cords

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,299 miles

FUEL LINES SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,196 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 60,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,995 miles

Battery insecure

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,307 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 46,281 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 25,596 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 TWP is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

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

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