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YP53 WBT

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,342 mi
Last recorded75,342 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WBT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light no working

Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,342 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light no working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,208 miles

N/S speed sensor pick up ring broke

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine missfire

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

N/S speed sensor pick up ring broke

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,424 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,413 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

seatbelt not fastened on o/s rear where childseat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2007 14,183 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,869 miles

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 WBT is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

YP53 WBT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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