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YT53 ZTO

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,704 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

horn was working continuously but appeared to wok ok for the remainder of the test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,704 miles

horn was working continuously but appeared to wok ok for the remainder of the test

Fail 16 Jan 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,771 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,930 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2008 39,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,170 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 33,170 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 26,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZTO is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZTO, 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

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What year was YT53 ZTO registered?

YT53 ZTO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YT53 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZTO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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