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YT53 OPB

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,774 mi
Last recorded144,774 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edgers (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edgers (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2016 140,040 miles

engine light

Fail 26 Mar 2016 140,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine light

Fail 23 Mar 2015 128,353 miles

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

engine light

Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,353 miles

engine light

Pass 29 Mar 2014 116,513 miles

Engine Management light on.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 116,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine Management light on.

Pass 4 May 2013 103,431 miles

Broken ABS ring on N/S/F.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 64,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,246 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,655 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)

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 OPB is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YT53 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

YT53 OPB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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