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YR53 ADO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,383 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant bottle empty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,801 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 29,742 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,273 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit in centres of tread. †The inner edges are worn below 1.0mm but these areas fall outside the area measured as tread. Recommend replacement immediately.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ADO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ADO, 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 ADO registered?

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

Is YR53 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 ADO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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