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YS52 CXE

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 CXE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 54,056 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front centre exhaust mounting bracket broke

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 33,483 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,324 miles

front wiper blade rubbers poor condition

Fail 27 Dec 2006 29,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 23,337 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 23,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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YS52 CXE is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS52 CXE, 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 YS52 CXE registered?

YS52 CXE is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is YS52 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 CXE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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