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YT53 ZTH

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,207 miles

underside various areas shows corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,978 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 102,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,129 miles

Offside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 19 Sep 2017 99,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,832 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 85,828 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,168 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 ZTH is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

YT53 ZTH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is YT53 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZTH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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