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YP53 FNY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FNY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,309 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,309 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,265 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,243 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,576 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 88,424 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,121 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,358 miles

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

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 FNY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

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

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