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YS53 EBN

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EBN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 92,032 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,849 miles

Headlamps blue in colour

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)

both Rear tyres irregulary worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,699 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,656 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 EBN is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

YS53 EBN is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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