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YR53 ACF

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ACF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,822 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 58,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,419 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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YR53 ACF 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 77.8%.

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 YR53 ACF, 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 YR53 ACF registered?

YR53 ACF is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YR53 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 ACF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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