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YR53 HFM

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 HFM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,055 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT INNOPERATIVE

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,560 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 79,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

NOTE FRONT WHEELS FITTED WITH 205/55/16 TYRES JUST CLEARING WHEEL ARCHES WHEN STATIONARY REAR TYRES 205/50/16

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,705 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are a dif size to the fronts....rears 205/55r16 and the fronts 205/50r16

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,514 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 HFM is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey 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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

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

Is YR53 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 HFM 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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