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YR53 AHD

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,572 mi
Last recorded70,572 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AHD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,570 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,862 miles

directional tyre fitted to n/side front

Fail 29 Nov 2014 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

directional tyre fitted to n/side front

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,632 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,011 miles

exhaustsystem flexable has damged and insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaustsystem flexable has damged and insecure

offside resr tail light wiring insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,784 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,807 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,923 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 AHD is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AHD, 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 YR53 AHD registered?

YR53 AHD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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