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YT53 ZMZ

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,964 mi
Last recorded95,964 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded in engine compartment near to base of strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded where clipped to inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at bend before rear flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside rear trailing arm mounting brackets slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside & offside edges of rear wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury (sharp edge)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,299 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,062 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipes at rack have slight corrosion (2.3.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front flexible hose centre support ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills & chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

body underside front & rear showing sign of corrosion

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2017 79,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb output low (1.1.C.1e)

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

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipes at rack have slight corrosion (2.3.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front flexible hose centre support ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills & chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

body underside front & rear showing sign of corrosion

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,984 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes around steering rack have slight corrosion (2.3.2)

Front nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing getting noisy

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Nov 2016 73,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes around steering rack have slight corrosion (2.3.2)

Front nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing getting noisy

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,027 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint outer mesh deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at strut fixing point (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at strut fixing point (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger bracket snapped after flexible joint (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Front exhaust flexible joint outer mesh deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at strut fixing point (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at strut fixing point (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,197 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,545 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 ZMZ 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 68.4%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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