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YP53 UWO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,482 mi
Last recorded71,482 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UWO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,482 miles

Battery insecure

Both reg plates starting to de-laminate

Rear wiper blade split

Wear to brake/clutch pedal rubbers

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,482 miles

Battery insecure

Both reg plates starting to de-laminate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Wear to brake/clutch pedal rubbers

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat cushion loose

n/s/r tyre agecracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,445 miles

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

long brake pipe/fuel pipe broken/missing

n/s/r tyre slightly agecracked

Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,445 miles

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

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

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

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

long brake pipe/fuel pipe broken/missing

n/s/r tyre slightly agecracked

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

remove nail from tyre but still has deep cut in tread and tread severly cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in tyre tread nearly down to cords and tread cracking also nail in edge of tyre strongly recommend new tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,026 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low

centre exhaust pipe flange corroded and blowing slightly had exhaust paste around flange strongly recommend new centre silencer

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,640 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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 UWO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

YP53 UWO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 UWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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