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YP53 BYH

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BYH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 83,940 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 83,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 80,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,173 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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YP53 BYH is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP53 BYH, 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 YP53 BYH registered?

YP53 BYH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YP53 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 BYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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