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YT53 MGU

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,735 mi
Last recorded84,735 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,406 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion Underneath vehicle Front to rear both sides

Middle to rear exhaust blow

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 65,667 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion Underneath vehicle Front to rear both sides

Middle to rear exhaust blow

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,211 miles

1.slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,918 miles

1.front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,985 miles

1.slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall 2.rear tyres cracked and perrished no chords showing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,004 miles

1.rear tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,181 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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YT53 MGU is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT53 MGU, 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 YT53 MGU registered?

YT53 MGU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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