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YS53 ECT

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,121 mi
Last recorded124,121 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2015 124,121 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 115,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 100,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 91,796 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,996 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 52,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,412 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 42,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf brake binding slightly

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 ECT is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS53 ECT registered?

YS53 ECT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is YS53 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 ECT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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