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YS53 DZR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,000 mi
Last recorded68,000 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,072 miles

n.s.f. tyre worn on inner edge .

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,186 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre, o/s/r tyre walls, front brake pads, n/s/r tyre, slight parking brake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,705 miles

o/s/f tyre, o/s/r tyre walls, front brake pads, n/s/r tyre, slight parking brake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,713 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,693 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,896 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency 19% (Min 16%) †Service brake efficiency 58% (Min 50%) †Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,858 miles

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

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 DZR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YS53 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

YS53 DZR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 DZR shows 12 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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