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YR53 LZW

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LZW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 71,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,867 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,867 miles

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

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

both cv gaitors are splitting

offside rear tyre tread is cracking, just passing requirements of MOT

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,701 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 55,701 miles

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

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

both front wipers poor

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread, offside slightly more

offside front headlamp hazey,effecting beam pattern slightly

steering wheel has top to bottom movement,would need further investigation.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,758 miles

front wiper operation is a little juddery

h/brake could do with adjusting and shoes are squeaking on backplates

o/s/f tyre is only just legal! (205/50x16vr)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front wiper operation is a little juddery

h/brake could do with adjusting and shoes are squeaking on backplates

o/s/f tyre is only just legal! (205/50x16vr)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2008 46,578 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,444 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 41,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,684 miles

front wipers poor

washer jets not brilliant

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 LZW is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

YR53 LZW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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