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YO53 VDG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,960 mi
Last recorded94,960 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VDG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,960 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 83,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 73,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

advise water looks low in header tank

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,786 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,786 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear washer inop

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,620 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake lever long travel

o/s hand brake low effort

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,634 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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YO53 VDG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YO53 VDG, 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 YO53 VDG registered?

YO53 VDG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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