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YX53 TPO

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 TPO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,185 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,708 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,807 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,948 miles

high level centre brake lamp disconnected

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,351 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 36,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TPO is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

YX53 TPO is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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