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YP53 FMY

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,237 mi
Last recorded25,237 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FMY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 25,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 25,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,213 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,955 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

reverse lights inop

Fail 11 Sep 2018 24,954 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

reverse lights inop

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,105 miles

management lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,074 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 15,914 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,543 miles

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

poor washer jet spray

rev counter intermittantly sticks

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,530 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 7,433 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 FMY is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 FMY registered?

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

Is YP53 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FMY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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