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YX53 KWW

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KWW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust fley pipe corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,188 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,032 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,032 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,563 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,302 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,819 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,819 miles

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)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,199 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 54,198 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,642 miles

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

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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YX53 KWW is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX53 KWW, 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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YX53 KWW is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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