MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight water leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r Back plate corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears full length (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both outer sills covered
front brake pads worn low
heavy surface corrosion under vehicle
noise from rear brakes
o/s front tyre pressure low
slight inbalance on front brakes
slight travel on parking brake lever
surface cracks on both front driveshafts, outer c.v. gaitors
unable to open boot, but areas checked through back seats
wear and heavy corrosion on rear brake discs
wear on front brake discs
both outer sills covered
front brake pads worn low
heavy surface corrosion under vehicle
noise from rear brakes
o/s front tyre pressure low
slight inbalance on front brakes
slight travel on parking brake lever
surface cracks on both front driveshafts, outer c.v. gaitors
unable to open boot, but areas checked through back seats
wear and heavy corrosion on rear brake discs
wear on front brake discs
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake discs corroded. nsf abs ring broken. rear brake efficiency just achieved
both front tyres worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX53 UTM is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?
YX53 UTM is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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