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YT53 ZKZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,990 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,978 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,573 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both ball joints (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,573 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both ball joints (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

low handbrake reading o/s

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,524 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2012 57,047 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,310 miles

1 osr brake disc slightly scored

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 osr brake disc slightly scored

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 45,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,123 miles

1 all rubber exhaust mountings perished 2 slight bind on osr brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges car may need to be tracked

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,323 miles

slight nick on o/s/f tyre sidewall

surface rust on front and rear brke discs

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 ZKZ is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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