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YP53 UOT

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,909 mi
Last recorded107,909 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,909 miles

Centre Front heavy split all round outer wall

Nearside Rear nail in tread

additional battery cable pinched in nearside door

Fail 6 Nov 2015 107,909 miles

Centre Front heavy split all round outer wall

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

additional battery cable pinched in nearside door

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,231 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 104,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery Light Illuminated

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 98,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 93,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,888 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,571 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 41,644 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 UOT is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 UOT registered?

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

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