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YT53 ZYV

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 75,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,690 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 ZYV is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

YT53 ZYV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is YT53 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ZYV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT53 ZYV have outstanding finance?

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