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YP53 UOR

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,876 mi
Last recorded58,876 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,876 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,876 miles

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

Stop lamp not working N/S (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,971 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 53,796 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,136 miles

engine management light on

unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coatings/coverings

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,861 miles

most other brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

most other brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,219 miles

Head light patterns slightly poor.

Off side rear tyre cracking

Rear silencer rusty.

most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,914 miles

dent in n/s sill

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,916 miles

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

brake pads look worn uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,560 miles

front part of exhaust slightly rusty

some brake pipes started to corrode

very slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,917 miles

brake pipes very slightly rusty.near side front brake juddering slightly.front tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 31,917 miles

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

brake pipes very slightly rusty.near side front brake juddering slightly.front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge getting close to limit

slight judder to nsf brake

slight play in steering rack inner joints

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,775 miles

powersteering belt cracked

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,846 miles

exhaust rusty

exhaust slightly blowing

front wipers poor

p/s belt starting to crack

very slight front brake judder recorded

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 UOR is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UOR, 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 UOR registered?

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

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