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YP53 UOL

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,036 mi
Last recorded72,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pas pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both C V Gaiters slightly cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,571 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,159 miles

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

Offside Front SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,003 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 50,999 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance not enough to fail so pass and advise

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,373 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven not a fail so pass and advise renewed

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,221 miles

advise unable to see front brake pads clearly

age cracking to both front tyres not a fail so pass and advise

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 31,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,925 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 UOL is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

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

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