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YP53 WFD

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,280 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,223 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 19 Jan 2015 80,355 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 80,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,267 miles

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

nearside washer inop

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,267 miles

nearside washer inop

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,250 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 44,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,955 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 WFD is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

YP53 WFD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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