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YS53 VWU

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,840 mi
Last recorded50,840 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 50,840 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and worn on raised edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,840 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and worn on raised edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,417 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,302 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 21,954 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,954 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,570 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 19,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VWU is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YS53 VWU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 VWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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