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YS53 DZU

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,724 mi
Last recorded66,724 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,296 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 54,296 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,673 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both drivers side tyres cracking across tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,047 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,991 miles

rear tyres splitting across tread

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,664 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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 DZU is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZU, 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 DZU registered?

YS53 DZU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 2 November 2003.

Is YS53 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 DZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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