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YX53 USF

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 USF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013
Fail 6 Feb 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower engine mounting bush worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,556 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

cluth cable is secured with wood

gear box bolt lose

Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,552 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

cluth cable is secured with wood

gear box bolt lose

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,809 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,909 miles

Boot won't lock

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 68,909 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Boot won't lock

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,208 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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YX53 USF is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

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