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YP53 USG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,339 mi
Last recorded99,339 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,339 miles

driversseat doesnt tilt

gear lever insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2014 99,339 miles

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

driversseat doesnt tilt

gear lever insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,192 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 Oct 2012 73,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,504 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 39,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,904 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,040 miles

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

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 USG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

Is YP53 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 USG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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