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YS53 EDO

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EDO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 111,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,905 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 104,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,215 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle CATCHING ON SHOCKABSORBER (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,294 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside indicator wing repeater lamp cover missing.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,833 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,005 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 59,004 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise there is aa 24% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs lightly coroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,638 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear across windscreen(nearside front slightly split)...

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside & Nearside rear tyres perishing & starting to crack in tread areas

Offside rear tyre puncture on the edge of the tyre this is not a repairable area of the tyre

rear number plate light contacts corodeing

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,875 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 22,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EDO is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

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

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