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YR52 KWG

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,236 mi
Last recorded165,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 KWG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,236 miles

pas pump noisey

various corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 156,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 152,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 142,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 142,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 134,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,731 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 126,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 112,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 112,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,479 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 78,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,240 miles

slight play in adjustable steering column top bush

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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YR52 KWG is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR52 KWG, 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 YR52 KWG registered?

YR52 KWG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is YR52 KWG safe to buy?

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