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YL53 AUR

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,717 mi
Last recorded96,717 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AUR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,965 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,414 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,413 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 40,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,971 miles

front tyres are bald on inner edge not MoT fail but could possibly be illigal to police

hand brake travel fairly high

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,108 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,108 miles

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

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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YL53 AUR is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL53 AUR, 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 YL53 AUR registered?

YL53 AUR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YL53 AUR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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