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YP53 UOM

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UOM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,460 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Carbon monoxide major leak (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,158 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,618 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 delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,340 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing thin inside edges

Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing thin inside edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,834 miles

off side front headlamp securing device slightly insecure

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,990 miles

Advice on hand brake travel.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UOM is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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