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YS53 EDK

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,560 mi
Last recorded35,560 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EDK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,560 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,659 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 EDK is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EDK, 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 EDK registered?

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

Is YS53 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 EDK shows 3 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.

Does YS53 EDK have outstanding finance?

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