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YP53 FNW

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,951 mi
Last recorded60,951 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FNW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cv boots deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,951 miles

front cv boots deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,238 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,978 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2011 38,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 34,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 34,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 18,763 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 FNW is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

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

Is YP53 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FNW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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