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YU52 EHR

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,469 mi
Last recorded69,469 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 EHR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hoes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hoes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not exsposing cords

Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hoes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hoes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not exsposing cords

Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,478 miles

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,316 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,686 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,430 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,077 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,430 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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YU52 EHR is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YU52 EHR, 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 YU52 EHR registered?

YU52 EHR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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