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YX53 TOV

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,133 mi
Last recorded113,133 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 TOV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 113,133 miles

Centre rear seatbelt retracts slowly

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

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

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

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

nearside front shocker slightly worn

offside front shocker slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front shocker slightly worn

offside front shocker slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,132 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 59,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,358 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,358 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,335 miles

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

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 TOV is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

YX53 TOV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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