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YT53 ZTW

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,699 mi
Last recorded55,699 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZTW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,699 miles

outer sills covered/difficult to inspect

srs lamp on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 55,694 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

outer sills covered/difficult to inspect

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,384 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake pads low

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 22 Jun 2010 47,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 39,228 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 39,228 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre tread low and outer sidewall cut

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,999 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 ZTW is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

YT53 ZTW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is YT53 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZTW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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