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YP53 UXE

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,456 mi
Last recorded47,456 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,295 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 46,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,362 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,362 miles

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

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,527 miles

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

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

tyres slight perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,359 miles

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,899 miles

all tyres slight perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,899 miles

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

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,583 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 24,583 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 16,948 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall.

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 UXE is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

YP53 UXE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is YP53 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 UXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP53 UXE have outstanding finance?

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