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YS53 AZN

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,959 mi
Last recorded44,959 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,959 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 44,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,914 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside top sil slight corrosion

rear heatshield rattling

Fail 18 Dec 2013 34,914 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside top sil slight corrosion

rear heatshield rattling

Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,035 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 19,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,840 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 12,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,035 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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YS53 AZN is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS53 AZN, 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 YS53 AZN registered?

YS53 AZN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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