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YS53 DZD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,406 mi
Last recorded72,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DZD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 72,271 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 65,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,191 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,863 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 55,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,055 miles

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

n/s/f abs ring cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,948 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,607 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,458 miles

signs of os front brake having been hot

Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

signs of os front brake having been hot

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 28,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DZD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

YS53 DZD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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