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YS53 VGR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VGR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,154 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,834 miles

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)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 40,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,509 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 33,509 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,345 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 VGR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

YS53 VGR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YS53 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 VGR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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