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YR53 OHE

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OHE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,613 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,611 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

differant size tyres on rear than front

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,498 miles

Coolant leak

cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall (not exposing cordes)

hand brake lever high

Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,480 miles

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

Coolant leak

cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall (not exposing cordes)

hand brake lever high

Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

hand brake lever high

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,960 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,942 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,780 miles

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

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 OHE is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

YR53 OHE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YR53 OHE safe to buy?

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