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YP53 RLV

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,105 mi
Last recorded56,105 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 RLV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 56,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

No back seats fitted to vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,412 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 52,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,551 miles

both c.v boots in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,290 miles

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,438 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,001 miles

NOTE;- BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON TYRE FACES. BUT IS CONSISTENT WITH BOTH TYRES, POSSIBLY DUE WEAR FACTOR/ COMPOUND OF TYRE. WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE!

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Note;- rear washers inopertive & nearside front seat will not tilt.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,812 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

after market rear silensor fitted putting rear moutings under strain

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,140 miles

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

note;- aftermarket rear silencer fitted to car, exhaust moutings strained.

note;- dent on o/s sill and scratches on o/s door & n/s/r panel.

note;- slight corrosion on pas pipe at rack.

note;- battery leaking!

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,973 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 RLV is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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