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YT53 OPA

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OPA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to arches

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to arches

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 85,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 836,444 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,840 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,467 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 12 Sep 2008 61,206 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slightly distorted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,677 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,250 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 OPA is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OPA, 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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YT53 OPA is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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