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YX53 TNU

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 TNU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,592 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 89,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,489 miles

exhaust front box hanger broken but exhaust still supported

steering column has slight play, in / out movement.

Fail 8 May 2018 86,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front box hanger broken but exhaust still supported

steering column has slight play, in / out movement.

Pass 8 May 2017 82,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge and vey close to legal limit ( 1.8mm )

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,815 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge and vey close to legal limit ( 1.8mm )

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,746 miles

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

O/side tyre bald on inner edge..

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/side tyre bald on inner edge..

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

Pass 14 May 2009 42,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,109 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)

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 TNU is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX53 TNU, 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 YX53 TNU registered?

YX53 TNU is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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