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YT53 ZPH

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,904 mi
Last recorded31,904 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZPH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 31,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,418 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 30,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,902 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,754 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,193 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 25,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 21,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,167 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 ZPH is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT53 ZPH?

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What year was YT53 ZPH registered?

YT53 ZPH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YT53 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZPH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT53 ZPH have outstanding finance?

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