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YT53 ZPD

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZPD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2016 104,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

battery slightly loose

outer sills not visible

slight judder on front brake discs

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,334 miles

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

non genuine back box fitted

rear exhaust getting weak

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,329 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

non genuine back box fitted

rear exhaust getting weak

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,545 miles

both outer sills obscured

offside front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2014 94,528 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills obscured

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,702 miles

the horn control has been moved

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,701 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

the horn control has been moved

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 71,016 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,993 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,028 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,028 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,297 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracks along treads in both rear tyres

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,038 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing ; o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,038 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front brake pads wearing ; o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,717 miles

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

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 ZPD is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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