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YR53 AFV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,629 mi
Last recorded57,629 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,743 miles

exhaust catching on vehicle body

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,930 miles

advise rear brake judder

Fail 20 Aug 2010 34,734 miles

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

advise rear brake judder

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,346 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,921 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 AFV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

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

Is YR53 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 AFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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