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YP53 RKY

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,899 miles

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

engine man light on

front seats difficult to tip to gain access to rear seat req attention

Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,949 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front seats dont tilt forward to access rear

nearside mirror lense loose

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread/nail in tyre, wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

valve caps missing off tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn

front seats dont tilt forward to access rear

nearside mirror lense loose

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread/nail in tyre, wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

valve caps missing off tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,777 miles

offside door mirror lens cracked

offside headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (rectified during test)

parking brake travel requires adjustment

passenger seat wont tilt

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,829 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 RKY is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

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

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