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YP53 MTK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,684 mi
Last recorded104,684 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 MTK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,275 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 102,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,739 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,293 miles

offside rear tyre small cut

Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,293 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre small cut

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,448 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,445 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,504 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in tread pattern

Fail 7 Nov 2009 60,489 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside an off side rear tyres have a small nail in them

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 35,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MTK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

YP53 MTK is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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