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YT53 ZRD

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZRD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,989 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 17 May 2010 52,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack+perish

Pass 16 May 2009 46,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low

srs light on

Fail 15 May 2009 46,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads getting low

srs light on

Pass 17 May 2008 40,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 34,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 24,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZRD is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

YT53 ZRD is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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