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YP53 USC

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,738 mi
Last recorded108,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 USC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 108,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 89,712 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,648 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,092 miles

Slight movement detected in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Wipers not 100%

Pass 6 May 2011 71,752 miles

Wipers not 100%

Fail 6 May 2011 71,752 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Wipers not 100%

Pass 6 May 2010 64,185 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 64,136 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 55,733 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 55,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,551 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 25,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 USC is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

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

Is YP53 USC safe to buy?

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