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YT53 ZVG

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

exhaust corroded at joints

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Sep 2020 128,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

exhaust corroded at joints

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat back doesn't tilt

Nearside Front wheel speed sensor damaged/split

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front wing corroded

demister switch faulty

drivers seat internal mechanisms worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglight not working

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglight not working

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,108 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank has corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2016 79,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank has corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.3.3b)

fuel tank mounting bolts slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.3.3b)

fuel tank mounting bolts slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,285 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,561 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,586 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,586 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,309 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 ZVG is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVG, 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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YT53 ZVG is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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