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YS52 WGK

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,708 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,192 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 67,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,645 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,966 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,966 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,811 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,811 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,664 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 19,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WGK is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS52 WGK, 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 WGK registered?

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

Is YS52 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 WGK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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