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YR53 HFX

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,604 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,603 miles

Emissions not tested temperature rising (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,409 miles

tyre o/s/f cut in sidewall not to courds

Fail 15 May 2015 68,405 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre o/s/f cut in sidewall not to courds

Pass 2 May 2014 60,420 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 60,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,465 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,230 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,071 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 HFX is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

YR53 HFX is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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