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YS53 NZT

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,395 mi
Last recorded80,395 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NZT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,395 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,464 miles

Fuel pipe been repaired but not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroeded

Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,464 miles

Fuel pipe been repaired but not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fuel pipes corroeded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,107 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 63,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,780 miles

general corrosion all round under vehicle,frt discs corroding,centre and rear silencer corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2009 61,780 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion all round under vehicle,frt discs corroding,centre and rear silencer corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2007 43,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,216 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 NZT is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

YS53 NZT is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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