MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,165 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fitted rear exhaust racing type box thus noisy
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
N/S/F lower fog/driving lamp insecure
O/S/F Track rod end has a nyloc nut fitted that has been drilled and a split pin fitted - appears secure at time of retest
brake pedal rubber slightly split
vehicle has evidence of frontal damage
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal rubber slightly split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of accident damage to near side front
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
evidence of accident damage to near side front
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK53 ORZ 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 53.3%.
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 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 YK53 ORZ, 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 YK53 ORZ registered?
YK53 ORZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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