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YM52 XPD

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XPD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 102,509 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,649 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,521 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,578 miles

exhaust middle section corroded but not yet blowing.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,578 miles

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

exhaust middle section corroded but not yet blowing.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,879 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 22,306 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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YM52 XPD is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue 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 YM52 XPD, 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 YM52 XPD registered?

YM52 XPD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is YM52 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 XPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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