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YP53 USF

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,017 mi
Last recorded82,017 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 77,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 73,758 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 73,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,989 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 66,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,219 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking 205/45-17 w rf

Fail 17 Oct 2006 53,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking 205/45-17 w rf

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 USF is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

Is YP53 USF safe to buy?

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