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YS52 WTY

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

780,135 mi
Last recorded780,135 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 780,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,894 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 53,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,171 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,555 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 46,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,609 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 34,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes have movement if get worse will req replacing

front tyres cracking on tread area & getting close to wear bands

had to inflate o/s/f tyre

o/s/f dipped beam has blue tint

o/s/r s/light is brighter than n/s

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 WTY is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

YS52 WTY is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is YS52 WTY safe to buy?

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