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YS52 MUU

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 MUU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 103,076 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 103,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,825 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield adrift

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2012 75,978 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,978 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,022 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 62,899 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,471 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 52,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,423 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 51,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,308 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 45,304 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 12 Feb 2008 37,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,999 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 30,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,754 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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YS52 MUU is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MUU, 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 YS52 MUU registered?

YS52 MUU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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